The Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that a train derailment occurred on Saturday at about 7:30pm, involving two out of the seven coaches of our Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) at Kilometer 212+8m, Agbor.
No casualties or injuries were recorded in the incident.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the incident may have been caused by suspected track vandalism.
Dr. Kayode Opeifa, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NRC said in a statement personally signed by him and emailed to Persecondnews: “We are pleased to confirm that all passengers on board were safely evacuated to Agbor, and everyone has been fully accounted for.
“No casualties or injuries were recorded.”
He said the corporation’s recovery team, supported by security personnel, has been deployed at the site since last night carrying out recovery operations.
Opeifa stated:”These efforts are progressing steadily and are expected to be completed soon.
“As a precautionary measure, train services on the corridor have been temporarily suspended today to enable a comprehensive security and safety audit of the track and related infrastructure.
“We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause our valued passengers and the general public. Normal operations will resume as soon as it is verified safe to do so.”
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