A train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna has derailed — with several coaches tumbling.
Agenda Papers is yet to confirm the number of casualties from the incident.
Emergency responders and security operatives have been mobilised to the scene of the accident.
The train reportedly derailed after missing a point, with footage showing stranded passengers and eyewitnesses on the track.
In a statement, the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the incident and described it as unfortunate.
“NRC confirms a train derailment involving its Kaduna bound AKTS train service at about 11.09 at KM 49 between Kubwa station and Asham station,”
The statement was signed by Kayode Opeifa, managing director of the NRC, reads.
“Emergency rescue, medical personnel, and nearby hospitals have already been mobilised
“Full compliment of security already on ground as effort is ongoing to move all passengers on train back to Abuja safely.
“Kindly bear with us at this moment.”
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