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NSIB LAUNCHES PROBE ON ABUJA-KADUNA TRAIN DERAILMENT CONFIRMS SIX INJURED
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau Six has confirmed that six passengers sustained injuries on Tuesday at approximately 11:09 am, after a Kaduna-bound train derailed at KM 49 between Kubwa Station and Asham Station which prompted the deployment of a go-team to the site to gather evidence, engage stakeholders, and begin an investigation into the accident.
According to a statement signed by Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, on Tuesday, the accident took place at KM 49, between Kubwa Station and Asham Station.
The statement confirmed the Current information indicated that six passengers sustained injuries, though no fatalities were recorded.
The NSIB also confirmed that a go-team has been deployed to the site to collect evidence, interact with stakeholders, and begin investigating the circumstances that led to the derailment.
The Bureau sympathized with those injured and extended its support to all passengers affected noting that the investigation will focus on identifying the direct and underlying factors that led to the derailment, with the aim of issuing safety recommendations to prevent a recurrence.
Director General of NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh while commenting on the incident, also sympathized with all who sustained injuries saying the Bureau has deployed investigators to the site to ensure the root cause of this derailment is uncovered.
The Bureau restated its commitment to ensure safer rail transport for Nigerians through a transparent and independent investigation adding that updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.
The incident was reported to have occurred along the busy corridor shortly after the train left Abuja around 11 a.m. on its way to Kaduna.
The derailment threw passengers into panic, forcing many to flee for safety, while eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic and terrifying.
