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Vehicle Loaded With Goods Stuck on Rail Track Collides With Oncoming Train

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A tragic incident unfolded in Lagos as a vehicle loaded with rice and other goods became immobilized on a rail track, leading to a collision with an oncoming train.



The incident that occurred along the Fagba axis of Lagos state left the car totally crushed but recorded no casualty.

Eyewitnesses report that bystanders made frantic efforts to push the vehicle off the tracks, but their attempts were unsuccessful. Moments later, the train approached at high speed, ramming into the stationary vehicle before making an abrupt stop.

The crash highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding vehicles and railway crossings in urban areas. Further details on the extent of damage or injuries are yet to be confirmed.

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