NRC mobilises emergency workers for Abuja-Kaduna train accident

Agency Report

Following the accident involving the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) train which derailed from the track at Asham on the Abuja-Kaduna, the NRC on Tuesday disclosed that emergency respondents have been mobilised to attend to the injured passengers.

The authority confirmed that the train, which departed Kubwa station at 9:45 a.m., later derailed in circumstances yet to be ascertained.

Managing Director of NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa in an electronic terse statement explained that the Corporation has reached out to accident and emergency respondent agencies including hospitals and security agencies to ensure safety of passengers at the accident scene.

“The Nigerian Railway Corporation confirms a train derailment involving our Kaduna-bound AKTS train service at about 11:09 am at KM 49 between Kubwa station and Asham station.

“Emergency rescue, medical personnel, and nearby hospitals have already been mobilised.

“Full complement of security already on ground as the effort is ongoing to move all passengers on the train back to Abuja safely.

“Kindly bear with us at this moment.”