The Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that an avoidable train incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. Monday near Asham, involving a rear locomotive and a passenger coach.
Preliminary reports indicate that the rear locomotive made contact with the rear immediately next to it (rear) due to a coupling issue.
Some passengers, NRC said sustained injuries and were promptly attended to and taken to a nearby medical facility for proper medical care. No fatalities were recorded.
A statement issued by the Managing Director of NRC, Kayode Opeifa stated that emergency response protocols were immediately activated, and relevant technical teams have been mobilised 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.
He noted: “The train arrived Idu station at about 10.39am, 38 minutes behind schedule due to time allowed to remove the incident rear locomotive and coach Sp 0006.
“The Corporation assures 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.
Further details will be communicated as more information becomes available.”