The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC has confirmed that four coaches of the Warri-Itakpe Train Service derailed on Monday.

The Corporation assured Nigerians its officials are currently managing the situation and providing necessary assistance.

The agency said emergency response teams and relevant authorities had been deployed to the scene.

The agency’s reaction is contained in a statement issued by the Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa.
Mr. Opeifa added that the corporation was closely monitoring developments and would provide further details as more information become available.

He clarified that four coaches left the rail track during the incident, an occurrence referred to in railway operations as a derailment.

The NRC urged members of the public to remain calm and rely on official communication channels for verified information.

As of the time of filing this report, details of the cause of the derailment remain sketchy and information regarding possible casualties had not been disclosed.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC has confirmed that four coaches of the Warri-Itakpe Train Service derailed on Monday.

The Corporation assured Nigerians its officials are currently managing the situation and providing necessary assistance.

The agency said emergency response teams and relevant authorities had been deployed to the scene.

The agency’s reaction is contained in a statement issued by the Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa.
Mr. Opeifa added that the corporation was closely monitoring developments and would provide further details as more information become available.

He clarified that four coaches left the rail track during the incident, an occurrence referred to in railway operations as a derailment.

The NRC urged members of the public to remain calm and rely on official communication channels for verified information.

As of the time of filing this report, details of the cause of the derailment remain sketchy and information regarding possible casualties had not been disclosed.