Scene of the train accident
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed a serious train accident involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor at Agbor, Delta State.
The corporation, in a statement issued on Monday, also confirmed the death of 3 persons.
It said rescue and emergency response operations were immediately activated while all passengers on board have now been accounted for.
“Sadly, three fatalities have been confirmed at this time.
“Relevant authorities continue to assess the full circumstances surrounding the incident, while support is being provided to affected passengers.
“The thoughts and prayers of all Nigerians are with the victims and their loved ones”, it said
Members of the public are advised to rely only on verified information and official updates from the Nigerian Railway Corporation as investigations and response efforts continue.
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