The Nigerian Railway Corporation confirmed that several passengers were injured in a train incident near Asham Train Station on the Abuja-Kaduna line on Monday morning.
According to the Corporation’s Managing Director and CEO, Kayode Opeifa, the incident happened around 10:30 a.m. when a rear locomotive accidentally hit the passenger coach behind it due to a coupling problem.
Opeifa stated that the injured passengers received immediate medical attention and were taken to nearby healthcare facilities. He also noted that no fatalities occurred.
He further mentioned that emergency response procedures were activated right away, and technical teams were dispatched to the scene.
The Safety Investigation Bureau is on-site to conduct a detailed investigation, adhering to standard safety protocols.
The train later reached Idu Train Station at approximately 10:39 a.m., about 38 minutes late, after time was taken to clear the damaged locomotive and coach.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation reassured the public that safety remains its highest priority. They confirmed that all necessary measures are in place to address the situation and guarantee the safe operation of train services.
They also promised to provide further updates as more information becomes available.
The Nigerian rail system has faced frequent derailments, especially along the Abuja-Kaduna route, which led the Senate to launch a nationwide investigation into rail accidents in 2025.
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