A train crushed a tricycle driver and a passenger to d3ath at Phototek Junction in Abattoir community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.
It was gathered that the victims were k!lled by a passenger train travelling from Bukuru to Jos on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Some eyewitnesses who spoke with punch described the scene of the accident as “harrowing.”
The train was blaring its horn, but despite the loud blaring and repeated honking, the tricycle rider attempted to speed across the railway track,” one Mary Phillip said.
“Tragically, the tricycle was struck, which claimed the lives of the driver and a passenger. It’s rather unfortunate.”
Another eyewitness, Mohammed Ibrahim, corroborated Philip’s account, saying, “The incident occurred at 11 am on Wednesday when the train coming from Bukuru and heading to Jos suddenly crushed the tricycle, instantly k!lling two persons at the scene, while two women who were passengers were also injured.”
The spokesperson for the Jos Railway Station, Adam Abdullahi, confirmed the accident, attributing the cause to the tricycle rider’s refusal to stop despite warnings.
“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,” he stated.
