Delta governor expresses sorrow over Agbor train derailment
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has mourned the victims of a train derailment in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area. The incident resulted in the loss of four lives and left several passengers injured. Oborevwori described the tragedy as heartbreaking and assured that emergency response measures were activated to support victims. He also commended security agencies and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to residents’ welfare and safety.
What we know
- Sheriff Oborevwori expressed deep grief over the train derailment that claimed four lives and injured several passengers in Agbor.
- The governor directed emergency response teams and local government officials to supervise rescue operations at the scene.
- Injured passengers were evacuated to nearby hospitals, with 35 receiving treatment across three facilities.
- Security agencies were praised for their swift action, and buses were deployed to transport survivors and the injured.
- The Presidency and the Nigerian Railway Corporation confirmed fatalities and ongoing support for affected passengers.
