No fatalities in train incident near Asham station, says NRC

The Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) wishes to confirm that an avoidable train incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. today near Asham, involving a rear locomotive and a passenger coach.

A statement signed by the NRC Managing Director Kayode Opeifa  said preliminary reports indicate that the rear locomotive made contact with the rear immediately next to it (rear) due to a coupling issue.

They disclosed  that some passengers sustained injuries and were promptly attended to and taken to a nearby medical facility for proper medical care. No fatalities were recorded.

It stated that Emergency response protocols were immediately activated, and relevant technical teams have been mobilized to the location adding that the  Safety Investigation Bureau (SIB) is also on site to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident in line with established safety procedures.

An eyewitness while narrating the incident on the his X account @sadaoverall said “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. Train delayed for some 30 minutes and resumed to Kubwa”.

The statement  stated that the train arrived Idu station at about 10.39am, 38minutes behind schedule due to time allowed to remove the incident  rear locomotive and coach Sp 0006.

The Corporation assured the public that safety remains its top priority, and all necessary measures are being taken to address the situation and ensure the continued safe operation of train services.

They also added that further details will be communicated as more information becomes available.