The Police Command in Delta State has confirmed the derailment of the train plying the Warri-Itakpe route but said that no casualties were recorded.
The spokesman of the command, Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident to journalists in Warri at the weekend, saying “It is true, no death, no casualty was recorded in the incident.”
A passenger onboard, who craved anonymity, said that the unfortunate incident occurred on Thursday evening at Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state.
The passenger further said that the train was travelling from Itakpe in Kogi to Ujevwu in Delta when one of the coaches derailed from the rail track very close to the Abraka train station.
“The incident occurred at about 7:15 pm, a few metres from the Abraka train station. “I could not proceed with my journey.
“Some passengers jumped through the doors while the train was slowing down movement, dragging the remaining coaches along with the derailed one. Some passengers sustained minor injuries, resulting from the stampede that ensued,” the source further said.
