Panic erupted on Thursday morning after a train coach detached from the rest of its compartments along the Ladipo section of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, temporarily halting movement and sparking confusion in the area.
The incident occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. and lasted for over 30 minutes. The affected train was en route from Ogba Ayo in Ogun State to Apapa in Lagos when the rear compartment suddenly disconnected.
According to an eyewitness, Oloruntoba Omodele, the sudden detachment startled both commuters and bystanders near the tracks. Despite the disruption, there were no casualties.
“Everyone was shocked by what happened, but thankfully, no lives were lost,” Omodele recounted.
The Ladipo area, known for its heavy vehicular traffic and congestion, has witnessed multiple transport-related incidents in the past, raising ongoing safety concerns.
It was gathered that emergency responders reportedly arrived swiftly to clear the scene and manage traffic that had begun to build up as a result of the incident.
While officials have yet to comment publicly on the exact cause of the mechanical fault, transportation analysts are urging a prompt investigation and improved maintenance standards, particularly in busy urban corridors like Lagos.
