The derailed Abuja-bound train [Credit: Daily Trust]
Several passengers sustained injuries on Monday morning after a train operating on the Abuja–Kaduna Railway was involved in an incident that disrupted the journey midway.
The passenger train travelling from Kaduna to Abuja was unable to reach its destination as scheduled after the disruption occurred along the busy rail corridor linking the Federal Capital Territory with Kaduna State.
A source within the Nigerian Railway Corporation confirmed the incident on condition of anonymity, noting that he was not authorised to speak publicly on the matter.
Passengers on board said the incident occurred suddenly, causing panic inside the coaches as the train came to an abrupt stop.
Some travellers reported hearing a loud bang before the train jolted violently, throwing several occupants off their seats and creating confusion among passengers.
Eyewitnesses claimed that the Abuja-bound train reportedly collided with another train along the corridor, forcing rail operations to stop temporarily while the situation was being assessed.
It was gathered that several passengers sustained injuries, with some suffering cuts and bruises after being flung against seats and metal fittings inside the train compartments.
A social media user, Sada Malumfashi, who said he was among the passengers, described the frightening moment shortly after leaving the train.
According to him, the sudden jolt caught many passengers unprepared, resulting in injuries.
“Just dropped from the Kaduna-Abuja train. We heard a loud bang, and the train jolted to a stop, flinging people across. Passengers got hit, and most are bleeding and severely injured. The train was delayed for about 30 minutes and resumed to Kubwa. No communication from @info_NRC on anything,” he wrote on X.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Callistus Unyimadu, confirmed the development and said an official statement would be issued on the incident.
More details are expected as investigations continue.
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