A Warri-bound train derailed at the kilometer 30 Ajaokuta-itakpe section of the track at about midday on Sunday with no record of casualty.
This is contained in a statement issued by the coordinator Itakpe-Warri train service, Sanni Abdulganiyu.
The statement indicates that operations on the corridor have been temporarily suspended following the incident until repair works on the tracks and assessment had been carried out.
At the time of the incident, 148 passengers and 30 crew members were on board the train and were evacuated to a safe place where arrangements were made to convey them to their various destinations.
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The statement also indicates that the cause of the derailment is yet to be determined while further details would be communicated to members of the public in due course.
Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe
