A passenger train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, overturning several carriages and sparking panic among travelers.
The incident occurred shortly after the train departed Abuja around 11 a.m. Eyewitnesses described the atmosphere as chaotic, with passengers fleeing in confusion.
One witness said, “It is a complete pandemonium. People who were confirmed to be saved were seen running in different directions. It was pure panic. We can not confirm if everyone is safe yet but we pray everyone comes out alive.”
Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the derailment in a telephone interview, noting that rescue operations were ongoing. He stated, “I don’t want to say much for now, but the incident is confirmed and the rescue operation is on as we speak.”
As of the time of this report, the cause of the derailment remains unknown, and no casualties have been officially reported.
The Abuja–Kaduna corridor, one of Nigeria’s busiest rail routes, has witnessed multiple disruptions, including the March 2022 terrorist attack that claimed lives and led to mass abductions.
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