Video: Train bound for Kaduna derails at Asham, NRC confirms

Abdullateef Fowewe

A train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed this morning at Asham, a key point along the Abuja-Kaduna corridor, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed.

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According to a statement by the NRC’s Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, the incident, involving a Kaduna-bound AKTS train service, took place at approximately 11:09 am at KM 49, between the Kubwa and Asham stations.

Passengers were seen safely exiting the train following the derailment.

A passenger described the scene as chaotic, with people scrambling to safety in fear and confusion.

The statement disclosed that the NRC has mobilised a full team of emergency responders to the scene, including rescue and medical personnel.

The statement says, “The Nigerian Railway Corporation confirms a train derailment involving our Kaduna bound AKTS train service at about 11:09am at KM 49 between Kubwa station and Asham station.

“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.”

However, it remains unclear what caused the derailment, and there has been no official confirmation of injuries or casualties.