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Fire Ravages Lagos Blue Line Rail Track

Fire has severely damaged the Lagos Blue Line rail track, disrupting operations and resulting in considerable infrastructure losses.

A section of the Lagos State Blue Line rail has been razed by fire on Saturday, affecting the area near NEPA Station by Eko Bridge towards Apogbon.

Gboyega Akosile, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, confirmed that no casualties were reported.

In a post on X, Akosile wrote, “There was a fire outbreak on a small section of the Lagos Blue Line track at a spot opposite NEPA Station by Eko Bridge inward Apogbon. 

“The incident occurred at 4:12 pm. No casualty is reported and no train service at the time of the incident. A team of safety and emergency personnel and other first responders had completely put out the fire. 

“Lagosians in that axis can go about their business peacefully as the situation is under control. Kindly await further details on operations of the train from @Lamataonline.”

Faridah Abdulkadiri

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