A passenger train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, leaving several carriages overturned and causing panic among passengers.
The incident occurred along the Abuja–Kaduna corridor shortly after the train departed the capital around 11 a.m., according to Arise News. Eyewitnesses reported a chaotic scene as passengers scrambled to safety in fear and confusion.
The cause of the derailment is not yet known, and authorities have not confirmed whether there were any injuries or casualties.
Military personnel were deployed to the site to assist with evacuating stranded passengers. However, no official statement has been issued by the Nigerian Railway Corporation or relevant agencies at the time of filing this report.
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Further details are expected as the situation develops.
