Train-Bus Accident in Lagos: ’53 patients hospitalized have been discharged’ – Governor Sanwo-Olu

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced, “53 patients that were hospitalised after the bus/train accident in Lagos have now been discharged”.

An accident between a moving train and a high capacity bus (BRT Bus) happened at PWD, around Shogunle in Lagos in the morning of Thursday 9 March, 2023. In the photo, the high capacity bus is being carried off the scene of the unfortunate incident
An accident between a moving train and a high capacity bus (BRT Bus) happened at PWD, around Shogunle in Lagos in the morning of Thursday 9 March, 2023. In the photo, the high capacity bus is being carried off the scene of the unfortunate incident

He further announced, the patients received “free and quality healthcare”.

The accident between a moving train and a high capacity bus (BRT Bus) happened in the morning of Thursday 9 March at PWD, around Shogunle in Lagos, killing several and wounding others.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) revealed, the accident was a result of “reckless driving on the part of the bus driver”.

The high capacity bus was a Lagos State Government Staff Bus which conveyed workers of the State Government.

Governor Sanwo-Olu said: “Good evening Lagos,


“I am pleased to report that 53 patients that were hospitalised after the bus/train accident in Lagos have now been discharged after receiving free and quality healthcare from different state medical facilities across Lagos.


“Heeding our call for blood donation, Lagosians demonstrated true humanity with over 256 units of blood donated leading to swift action that saved lives.  


“While the discharged return to their families, let us continue to keep the hospitalised patients in our prayers.”

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