A passenger train on the Warri,Itakpe corridor derailed in Agbor, Delta State on Monday, and the Presidency has confirmed that three people lost their lives in the incident.
Emergency rescue operations were launched following the derailment, which affected one of Nigeria's key rail corridors connecting the Niger Delta region to the country's middle belt.
The Warri,Itakpe line has represented a significant investment in Nigeria's rail revival, making this tragedy a sobering moment for the country's transport sector. Details on the cause of the derailment and the condition of other passengers on board are still emerging.
Originally published by Premium Times.