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Breaking: One dead, two injured as train crushes commercial bus in Lagos
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Breaking: One dead, two injured as train crushes commercial bus in Lagos

by  Wale Akinola 1 min read

One person confirmed dead while two others were seriously injured as train crushed a commercial bus on Friday, July 20, at Agege area of Lagos state.

The Nation reports that the accident occurred at Pen Cinema rail line.

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Legit.ng gathered that although details of the incident is still sketchy, it was reported that rescuers have commenced evacuation of casualties.

It was gathered that officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and other relevant stakeholders have moved to the scene.

Details shortly...

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that Lauretta Onochie, social media aide to the presidency on social media, on Thursday, July 12, announced that President Muhammadu Buhari was set to commission the Abuja light railway project.

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Source: Legit.ng

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Wale Akinola Wale Akinola is a passionate journalist and researcher. He is the Head of Desk, Politics and Current Arts, Legit.ng. He holds both B. A and Master’s degree in Communications and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan. He also holds a Diploma Certificate in Peace Journalism. He has over 15 years of work experience in both print and online media. You can reach him via +2348054137974 or wale.akinola@corp.legit.ng.

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