Train Crushes Man to Death with earphone

A man was crushed to death this morning by a fast-moving train at Oyingbo, suburb of Lagos, while walking along the rail way with his earpiece on.

The man, who is yet to be identified, as at the time of this report was said to have been enjoying the music from his mobile device while walking along the tracks with his earphone. The man was crushed to death by the fast moving train when it approached him.

Eyewitnesses said that the man did not hear the horn of the train neither was he aware that it was coming. Pieces of his body was seen along the rail after the train crushed him without waiting for a second.

”Obviously this traumatic event will have a significant impact on the man’s family and the train driver. But it is also a timely reminder for people not to put earpiece on while walking on the road and they should ensure to remain behind the rail to ensure their safety.” Said a safety officer.

The man’s corpse has been deposited in the mortuary while investigation is still on.