A train has derailed at the Abattoir area of Agege in the outskirts of Lagos, Nigeria, on Thursday morning.
Many deaths have been recorded while several others were seriously injured and many vehicles and property destroyed.
Confirming the incident, the Lagos state’s police spokesman, Olarinde Famous-Cole told The Sun that the train rammed into a trailer, injuring many and leaving unconfirmed number of victims feared dead.
“We just got the information. Our policemen and those attached to the railway command are in control of the situation. I cannot confirm any death, but I can tell you that some persons were injured.