Tragic Train Accident in Jos Kills Tricyclist and Passenger

A tragic accident occurred in Jos, Plateau State, on Wednesday, resulting in a moving train crushing a motorized tricycle and killing the rider and one passenger instantly.

Dependable NG reports that the fatal incident took place around 11 a.m. at the Phototech area of Abattoir Junction in Jos South Local Government Area. The train was traveling from Bukuru toward the Jos city centre when it rammed into the tricycle at the level crossing.

In addition to the two fatalities, two other passengers sustained serious injuries and were promptly rushed to a nearby hospital to receive urgent medical attention.

Confirming the incident, Adam Abdullahi, the spokesperson of the Jos Railway Station, attributed the cause of the crash to the tricyclist’s refusal to comply with traffic instructions. “What happened was that at the level crossing, our official stopped him but he refused to stop. The train’s speed eventually caught the tricycle, causing the accident,” Abdullahi explained. He further stated that the crossing guard at the scene had clearly signaled the tricyclist to wait, but the rider allegedly insisted on crossing the tracks despite the oncoming train.