Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sympathised with the victims of the train accident that occurred between a train and BRT Bus on Thursday morning.

Two people were confirmed dead while an unspecified number of people were injured after a passenger train crushed a Lagos State Government staff bus on its way from Ikotun en-route Alausa, the state secretariat, at the PWD area of the state.

In a message on his Twitter account, Governor Sanwo-Olu prayed for the families of the victims and appreciated the efforts of the rescue team.

“I am deeply saddened by the news of the train/bus accident. The vehicle was conveying staff of the Lagos State Government, our staff who serve the state in different capacities. Let’s say a prayer for the families and a prayer of mercy and protection for our state.

“My thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time. A big thank you to well-meaning Lagosians who immediately joined in rescue efforts. Our first responders and emergency services are on the ground and we will share more information shortly,” he tweeted.

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