NRC moves to safely return passengers to Abuja as Kaduna-bound train derails
A Kaduna-bound train derailed on Tuesday, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded in the bush.
Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the incident in a statement circulated by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.
The statement read, “NRC confirms a train derailment involving its Kaduna bound AKTS train service at about 11.09 at KM 49 between Kubwa station and Asham station. “Emergency rescue, medical personnel, and nearby hospitals have already been mobilised.’’
It noted that the NRC had provided adequate security at the accident scene and effort was ongoing to move the passengers on train back to Abuja safely.
A video of the incident posted by NTA showed the derailed train and the passengers.
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