A fire outbreak has erupted on a section of the Lagos Blue Line track opposite the NEPA Station near the Eko Bridge in the Apogbon area of Lagos State.
Gboyega Akosile, the spokesperson of the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, via a post on his X handle confirmed that the incident took place at 4:12 p.m. on Saturday.
Akosile noted that no casualties were recorded, as there was no train service operating on the line at the time.
A quick response from a team of safety and emergency personnel, as well as other first responders, also ensured the fire was fully put off.
Akosile assured residents in the post saying; “Lagosians in that area can go about their business peacefully as the situation is under control,”
He also went ahead to advised people to wait for further updates regarding the operations of the Lagos Blue Line from the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, but the authorities are information expected to provide additional after assessing the situation.
Lagosians can now be rest assured that the incident has been contained, and efforts are are been made to resume normal operations on the Lagos Blue Line.
