Kaduna Bound Passenger Train Derails

By Ayodele Oni

Military personnel have been deployed to the scene of an accident involving a Kaduna bound train early Tuesday morning.

The passenger train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed, causing widespread panic among commuters.

The incident, which happened around 11.00am  occurred along the Kaduna corridor, shortly after the train departed Abuja, leaving several carriages overturned.

Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with people scrambling to safety in fear and confusion.

The exact cause of the derailment remains unknown, and authorities have not confirmed any injuries or casualties.

Military personnel have been deployed to the site to assist in evacuating stranded passengers.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the incident and mobilized emergency rescue teams, including medical personnel, to the scene. Efforts are ongoing to safely return all passengers to Abuja.

Reports indicated that the train derailed at KM 49 between Kubwa station and Asham station,while there is still no official statement on casualties, the corporation is working to restore normalcy.