Three carriages derailed from the tracks of an Abuja-bound train that departed from Kaduna at approximately 8:05 am on Sunday morning.
The train, carrying dozens of passengers, experienced the derailment near Jere.
Security personnel, including members of the Nigeria Police and Army, are currently on-site to provide assistance.
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The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed the incident and dispatched a team to investigate. “NSIB is aware of the derailment of an Abuja-bound train from Kaduna, which occurred halfway into the journey at Jere,” read a statement from the bureau.
As of now, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has not yet confirmed the incident.
