Panic as train conveying Abuja-Kaduna passengers derails
Agency Report
A train conveying passengers travelling from Abuja to Kaduna Tuesday morning derailed causing panic among those on board.
Reports say no life was lost.
The incident occurred along the popular corridor around 11am.
It’s still unclear the cause of the incident as there has not been any official confirmation of casualties.
According to the report, military personnel have been deployed to the site to assist in evacuating stranded passengers.
According to a statement signed by the NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the fault occurred a few kilometres from Rigasa Station in Kaduna.
Unyimadu noted that the situation was immediately brought under control, and the train was safely marshalled to Kaduna.
Following the incident, the NRC said there would be temporary capacity issues, particularly affecting passengers booked on the business class coach. It later resumed operations.
The corporation tendered an apology for the inconvenience caused to passengers.
