NRC Confirms Train Accident Near Asham, No Fatalities Recorded
By Abdullahi Yusuf
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. i
A statement signed by the corporation’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer,Dr. Kayode Opeifa, said the incident
involved a rear locomotive and a passenger coach.
Opeifa said preliminary reports indicated that the rear locomotive made contact with the rear immediately next to it (rear) due to a coupling issue.
He said some passengers sustained injuries and were promptly attended to and taken to a nearby medical facility for proper medical care, adding that no fatalities were recorded.
The managing director said emergency response protocols were immediately activated, and relevant technical teams had been mobilized to the location.
“The Safety Investigation Bureau (SIB) is also on site to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident in line with established safety procedures.
“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,” he said.
The Corporation assured the public that safety remains its top priority, and that all necessary measures are being taken to address the situation and ensure the continued safe operation of train services.