Abuja–Kaduna train collision leaves 26 people injured
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed that 26 people were injured in a train incident along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor. Kayode Opeifa, Managing Director of the NRC, stated that the collision involved a power car, a locomotive, and a passenger coach near Asham Station. The incident did not cause any derailment, and the train later continued its journey after a brief delay. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the incident.
What we know
- Kayode Opeifa reported that 26 passengers and crew members sustained injuries during the incident.
- The collision occurred near Asham Station when a loud bang was heard as part of the train formation collided.
- The affected train carried a total of 481 people, including passengers, crew, security, food vendors, cleaners, and third-party operators.
- The train was delayed by 38 minutes but safely reached its final destination at Idu Station.
- NRC resumed operations later in the day, with services running between Idu and Rigassa stations.
