The Lagos state government has debunked claim of victims of the train accident at Ikeja being left unattended to.

The state government described the claim as “wicked and mischievous”, adding that the accident victims were speedily evacuated to LASUTH where they were attended to outside the emergency centre to classify their injuries which is a normal medical procedure in an emergency.

It was further disclosed that the survivors have since undergone various stages of treatment and admitted into wards. The statement read;

The falsehood peddled on social media that victims of the train accident at Ikeja were left unattended to is wicked and mischievous. Pure ignorance.

Victims were speedily evacuated to LASUTH. They were attended to outside the emergency Centre to classify their injuries. Normal medical procedure in an emergency.

Survivors have since undergone various stages of treatment and admitted into wards.

LASUTH has displayed excellence and commitment to ensure all patients are stable and discharged promptly.

It is inhuman for anyone to go on social media to peddle rumours when families grieve over the loss of their loved ones.

6 dead so far – Governor Sanwo-Olu gives update on Train/Bus accident, declares three days mourning period (video)

 

Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has given an update with regards to the unfortunate accident that occurred as a moving train rammed into a state bus conveying civil servants to work in the state on Thursday, March 9.

 

According to the governor, 85 passengers were on board the ill-fated bus. He said six deaths have so far been recorded, 2 were brought in dead while 4 others died at the hospital. He stated that 42 moderate injuries were recorded with 29 serious injuries and 8 mild injuries.

 

He also announced the suspension of his campaigns for three days and declared half-day work tomorrow,  Friday, March 10, for Civil Servants. He also directed all Flags to be raised at Half Mast and declared 3 Days of mourning for the state.

 

The governor stated that the preliminary investigation shows the accident was caused by the bus driver’s error. He said the driver survived the accident and is now in Police custody

 

He added that occupants of the bus were mostly Civil Servants and dependents.