Several passengers sustained injuries on Monday after an Abuja–Kaduna train derailed following a collision near Asham. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the incident. Opeifa said the train encountered an incident along the route and some passengers were injured. According to him, no deaths were recorded at the time of […]
Several passengers sustained injuries on Monday after an Abuja–Kaduna train derailed following a collision near Asham. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the incident.
Opeifa said the train encountered an incident along the route and some passengers were injured.
According to him, no deaths were recorded at the time of reporting.
The injured passengers were taken back to the Idu train station in Abuja where they received medical treatment.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has commenced an investigation to determine the cause of the derailment.
Opeifa assured that the agency will provide more details as the investigation progresses.
The Abuja–Kaduna railway line is a major transportation route used by many commuters travelling between the Federal Capital Territory and Kaduna State.