By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
A passenger train service from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, causing multiple carriages to overturn and creating a scene of panic and confusion among travellers.
The incident occurred along the busy transport corridor at approximately 11 a.m., shortly after the train’s departure from the nation’s capital.
Eyewitnesses aboard the train described a chaotic scramble for safety as the carriages left the tracks.
The precise cause of the derailment is currently unknown and is likely to be the subject of an official investigation.
At this time, there has been no official confirmation of injuries or fatalities.
Security sources indicate that military personnel have been deployed to the scene to aid in the evacuation of stranded passengers.
Authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.