A fire outbreak has occurred on a section of the Lagos Blue Line track at a spot opposite the NEPA Station, near the Eko Bridge, in the Apogbon area of Lagos State.
According to a post by Gboyega Akosile, the spokesperson of the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on his X.com handle @gboyegakosile, the incident occurred at 4:12 p.m. on Saturday.
Akosile also revealed that no casualties were reported and that there was no train service at the time of the incident.
He added that a team of safety and emergency personnel, along with other first responders, had completely extinguished the fire.
“Lagosians in that area can go about their business peacefully as the situation is under control.
“Kindly await further details on the operations of the train from @Lamataonline,” the post concluded.
As at 6pm, the fire had been contained, but the reason for the outbreak is still being awaited. The Blue Line is powered by electricity.
