Friday, October 17, 2025 - A dispatch rider has been crushed to de@th by a train in lagos
The tragic incident occurred today, October 16, at the PWD
Railway Level Crossing in Ikeja, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority
(LASTMA) revealed as it has renewed its call for caution and strict adherence
to traffic rules.
According to a statement from the agency, the accident
occurred when the dispatch rider, whose motorcycle was registered as AGL 179
QR, attempted to cross the railway line while the train was approaching. The
incident, which took place near the route leading to Ikeja GRA, resulted in the
immediate de@th of the rider.
Eyewitnesses said the deceased had tried to beat the
oncoming train in a bid to cross the tracks before it passed.
“He was riding very fast and ignored the signals warning of
the approaching train,” one witness told reporters.
The train, which was unable to halt in time, continued along
its route after the impact.
LASTMA officials arrived at the scene shortly after the
crash to manage traffic and secure the area. They were later joined by officers
from the Shogunle Police Division, while personnel from the Lagos State
Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) evacuated the body.
In a statement, LASTMA’s General Manager, Mr Olalekan
Bakare-Oki, expressed condolences to the victim’s family, describing the
incident as a painful reminder of the consequences of impatience and disregard
for safety at railway crossings.
“This is a distressing reminder of the dire consequences of
impatience and disregard for traffic safety rules, particularly at railway
level crossings,” Bakare-Oki said.
He urged dispatch riders and motorists to obey warning
signs, traffic lights, and signals, noting that railway crossings require
heightened attention and discipline.
“We appeal to all road users to remain cautious, patient,
and responsible to avoid needless loss of life,” he added.
The LASTMA chief reiterated the agency’s commitment to
public education and enforcement, stating that LASTMA would intensify awareness
campaigns and patrols around high-risk areas.
“We remain committed to public enlightenment, proactive
enforcement, and safety advocacy in our mission to ensure sanity and discipline
across the Lagos metropolis,” Bakare-Oki said.
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