BREAKING: 3 reportedly died in Warri-Itakpe Train Accident

By Daniel Njienue, Niger Delta

The train accident which occurred at Agbor along the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor has claimed three passengers live following the derailment of the Warri–Itakpe Train Service on Monday.

In a press statement issued and signed by its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kayode Opeifa, partly read.

“The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the derailment, adding that emergency response teams and relevant authorities are at the scene, attending to the situation and providing necessary assistance.

The press briefing added that the situation is being monitored and has assured the general public that further updates will be provided.

However, an update on the incident, provided in a statement by the presidency, said that three people have been confirmed dead.

“Rescue and emergency response operations were immediately activated. 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”.

“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,” the statement read.