The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has revealed that its Warri-Itakpe Train Service has derailed with four coaches capsizing, just as sources confirmed the death of three passengers and 35 injured.
The Managing Director of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, confirmed the development in a statement he issued on Monday evening.
He said the NRC would provide updates on the accident as more details emerge.
Opeifa said that emergency response teams had been deployed to the scene to manage the situation and assist passengers.
“The corporation is closely monitoring developments and will provide a comprehensive update as more details emerge on the cause and extent of the derailment,” he said.
He urged members of the public to be calm and rely only on official communication channels for information regarding the accident.
The Chairman of Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State, Monday Odigwe, confirmed that the 35 injured passengers were receiving medical attention across three hospitals.
He said 13 victims were being treated at Central Hospital, Agbor, 12 at General Hospital, Owa-Oyibu, and 10 at General Hospital, Owa-Alero.
Odigwe said officials had received assurances that efforts would be made to lift the train on Tuesday (today).
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