3 Passengers Die As Warri–Itakpe Train Derails

Three passengers have died following the derailment of a train on the Warri–Itakpe Train Service on Monday.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirmed the incident, noting that emergency response teams and other relevant authorities were already at the scene to manage the situation and provide assistance.

“The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirms that an incident involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) occurred today.

“Emergency response teams and relevant authorities are currently at the scene attending to the situation and providing necessary assistance,” the statement signed by its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kayode Opeifa, partly read.

The corporation added that it was monitoring developments closely and would release a detailed update once more information is available.

“The Corporation is closely monitoring developments and a detailed statement will be issued as soon as more information becomes available,” it added.