Casualties Feared as Abuja-Kaduna Train Derails

A train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday, leaving several coaches overturned.

TheCable has not yet confirmed the number of casualties, but emergency responders and security operatives have been deployed to the scene.

According to reports, the train derailed after missing a point, with footage showing stranded passengers beside the track.

In a statement, the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) confirmed the incident.

“NRC confirms a train derailment involving its Kaduna-bound AKTS service at about 11:09 am at KM 49 between Kubwa and Asham stations,” the statement signed by Kayode Opeifa, managing director, reads.

The NRC added that rescue teams, medical personnel, and nearby hospitals have been mobilised, while all passengers are being evacuated safely back to Abuja.