Three passengers were feared dead after a Warri-Itakpe train derailed in Agbor, Delta State, on Monday evening. The Nigerian Railway Corporation confirmed the incident and said rescue operations had been activated immediately. All passengers on board were accounted for, with three fatalities verified.
The derailment occurred on Monday evening in Agbor, Delta State. The Nigerian Railway Corporation issued a statement signed by Managing Director Mr. Kayode Opeifa confirming the event. The corporation stated that rescue and emergency response operations were activated right away. It confirmed that all passengers had been accounted for. “Sadly, three fatalities have been confirmed at this time,” the statement said. Relevant authorities are assessing the circumstances, and support is being provided to affected passengers. The corporation advised the public to rely only on official updates from the Nigerian Railway Corporation during investigations. It added that the thoughts and prayers of all Nigerians are with the victims and their loved ones.