Passengers stranded as Abuja-Kaduna train derails

A train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna has derailed — with several coaches tumbling. 

TheCable is yet to confirm the number of casualties from the incident.

Emergency responders and security operatives have been mobilised to the scene.

The train reportedly derailed after missing a point, with footage showing stranded passengers and eyewitnesses on the track.

In a statement, the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) confirmed the incident.

“NRC confirms a train derailment involving its Kaduna bound AKTS train service at about 11.09 at KM 49 between Kubwa station and Asham stations,” the statement signed by Kayode Opeifa, managing director of the NRC, reads.

“Emergency rescue, medical personnel, and nearby hospitals have already been mobilised.

“Full compliment of security already on ground as effort is ongoing to move all passengers on train back to Abuja safely.

“Kindly bear with us at this moment.”