Nigeria, Nov. 6 -- The Plateau State Government has commiserated with the families of victims of Wednesday's train accident in Jos that claimed two lives and left other persons injured.

The accident occurred at Phototek Junction in the Abattoir community of Jos South Local Government Area when a passenger train travelling from Bukuru to Jos hit a commercial tricycle that was attempting to cross the railway line.

The tricycle rider and one passenger died on the spot, while two other passengers escaped with injuries.

Witnesses reported that the train sounded its horn repeatedly before the crash.

"The train was blaring its horn, but the tricycle rider still tried to cross," said Mary Philip, an eyewitness. "Then there was a loud bang and...