According to a report by The Guardian, the Lagos State police spokesman, Olarinde Famous-Cole, said the train had rammed into a trailer, injuring many people and leaving three of the victims feared dead.

"We just got the information. Our policemen and those attached to the railway command are in control of the situation We shall be able to furnish you with details later please," Famous-Cole said.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) also confirmed the accident.