Three people are feared dead and several others injured after a passenger train on the Warri–Itakpe route derailed at Agbor in Delta State on Monday, in what has left commuters and residents in shock.
The accident reportedly occurred when the train went off the tracks under yet-to-be-ascertained circumstances. Emergency responders, security operatives, and local residents quickly rushed to the scene to assist in rescue efforts and evacuate the injured to nearby hospitals.
Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene as passengers scrambled for safety, while emergency teams worked to pull victims from the wreckage.
Authorities have since launched an investigation to determine what caused the derailment, though officials say it is still too early to confirm the exact reason.
Meanwhile, rescue operations are ongoing, with officials assuring that all necessary efforts are being made to account for passengers and provide medical care for the injured.
The incident adds to growing concerns about railway safety and infrastructure maintenance across the country, as Nigerians await clearer answers from transport authorities.
