Many feared dead as Warri-Itakpe train derails at Agbor in Ika South LG, Delta State with several injured.
As at press time, rescue teams were at the scene attending to victims and coordinating emergency response efforts.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has corroborated this report by confirming that four coaches of its Warri–Itakpe bound Train have capsized.
The Managing Director of NRC, Kayode Opeifa, said in a statement in Lagos on Monday, June 8, evening that NRC would provide updates on the accident as more details would emerge.
Opeifa said that emergency response teams had been deployed to the scene to manage the situation and assist passengers
“The corporation is closely monitoring developments and will provide a comprehensive update as more details emerge on the cause and extent of the derailment,” he said.
He urged members of the public to be calm and rely only on official communication channels for information regarding the accident. (NAN)
However, this heartbreaking incident is a stark reminder of the dangers of vandalizing railway infrastructure which puts countless lives at risk.
