At least three persons are feared dead and several others injured following the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe train near Agbor in Delta State.
The incident occurred on Monday, triggering an emergency response involving security agencies, rescue workers, and local residents who rushed to the scene to assist affected passengers.
Eyewitnesses said multiple passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries as emergency responders worked to evacuate victims and transport the wounded to nearby medical facilities for treatment.
Rescue operations were ongoing at the time of filing this report, with officials assessing the extent of casualties and damage resulting from the accident.
Authorities have yet to confirm the exact number of fatalities and injuries. However, preliminary reports indicate that three persons may have lost their lives in the derailment.
The cause of the accident remains unknown, and investigations have been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Officials are expected to provide further details as rescue efforts continue and inquiries into the derailment progress.
The Warri-Itakpe rail line is one of Nigeria’s major standard-gauge railway corridors, connecting communities across Delta, Edo, Kogi and other parts of the country. The route serves thousands of passengers and facilitates economic activities along the corridor.
