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Motorist escapes death as train collides with car at Lagos PWD rail line
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Emmanuel Okogba , as published by Vanguard
· October 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The driver's vehicle was extensively damaged, but miraculously, no injury was sustained. A 55-year-old motorist was involved in a serious collision with a train.
A 55-year-old motorist was involved in a serious collision with a train. The driver's vehicle was extensively damaged, but miraculously, no injury was sustained. Emergency responders acted quickly to remove the damaged car from the track, allowing the train to continue its journey.
The vehicle, a Honda car, was rendered a complete write-off due to the collision.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the direction the train was traveling and the response of traffic management authorities.
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Category: Local Published: October 9, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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