Abuja-Kaduna Train Accident Leaves 6 Injured, NSIB Launches Probe

Abiola Olawale
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By Abiola Olawale

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced that a total of six individuals have been confirmed injured from a Kaduna-bound passenger train that derailed along the busy Abuja-Kaduna corridor.

According to a statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, on Tuesday, the accident took place at KM 49, between Kubwa Station and Asham Station.

The NSIB confirmed that following the development, a go-team was deployed to the site to collect evidence, interact with stakeholders, and begin investigating the circumstances that led to the derailment.

The statement read in part: “Current information available indicates that six persons sustained injuries, and no recorded fatalities. A go-team has been deployed to the site to gather evidence, engage relevant stakeholders, and commence an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.

“The Bureau sympathises with those injured and extends its support to all passengers affected. The investigation will focus on identifying the direct and underlying factors that led to the derailment, to issue safety recommendations to prevent a recurrence.

“We deeply sympathise with all who sustained injuries. The Bureau has deployed investigators to the site to ensure the root cause of this derailment is uncovered.

“Our commitment is to ensure safer rail transport for Nigerians through a transparent and independent investigation.”

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