Nigeria [VIDEO] Abuja-Kaduna Train Derails: Passengers Stranded, No Casualties

The Digest:

An Abuja-Kaduna train has derailed near Jere Station, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. While no casualties were reported, the incident on this critical transport route exposes the dangers that can lie on The Broken Line and prompts an immediate emergency response to aid stranded passengers.

Key Points:

• An Abuja-Kaduna passenger train derailed on Tuesday.
• The incident occurred near Jere Station, leaving hundreds stranded.
• The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) confirmed that no lives were lost.
• The derailment happened at KM 49 between Kubwa and Asham stations.
• Emergency responders and security personnel have been mobilized
• The NRC is working to safely return all passengers to Abuja.
• This incident follows a previous "hot axle" issue on the same route, days prior.

The derailment is a grim reminder of the need for rigorous maintenance on the nation's rail network. I

Sources: Daily Post

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