NSIB begins investigation of Lagos fatal train, bus collision
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has started an investigation into the train crash in the early hours of Thursday in Lagos.
This is contained in a statement by Tunji Oketunbi, the NSIB spokesman.
The crash involved a Nigerian Railway Corporation passenger train and a Lagos government staff bus.
When the accident occurred, the bus was conveying workers to their offices in the Shogunle area of Lagos.
The NSIB, in the statement, called for information from the public.
It stated that such information should include pictures, video or recording evidence to assist the bureau in conducting a comprehensive investigation.
It also stated that NSIB could be reached through its website, info@aib.gov.ng and aibNigeria on its social media platforms, including the emergency line +234-807-709-0909.
NSIB is a multimodal investigation agency investigating transportation crashes and serious incidents in Nigeria. It aims to identify the probable causes and proffer safety recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.
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