Several passengers were injured after a train on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line collided with another train, halting service temporarily. NRC confirms incident
Several passengers sustained injuries on Monday morning after a train operating on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor was involved in an incident that forced the service to halt midway.
The passenger train, travelling from Kaduna to Abuja, failed to reach its destination on schedule after the disruption occurred along the busy corridor linking the Federal Capital Territory with Kaduna State.
Eyewitnesses reported that the incident happened suddenly, sending shock and panic through the coaches.
Some passengers heard a loud bang before the train jolted violently, throwing several occupants off their seats and causing cuts and bruises from collisions with seats and metal fittings.
According to passengers, the Abuja-bound train reportedly collided with another train along the corridor, forcing rail operations to stop temporarily.
The train remained stationary for approximately 30 minutes before resuming its journey slowly toward Kubwa, on the outskirts of Abuja.
Sada Malumfashi, a passenger, described the frightening moment on social media: “Just dropped from the Kaduna-Abuja train. We heard a loud bang, and the train jolted to a stop, flinging people across. Passengers got hit, and most are bleeding and severely injured. The train was delayed for some 30 minutes and resumed to Kubwa. No communication from @info_NRC on anything.”
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirmed the incident. Spokesperson Callistus Unyimadu said a formal statement would be released soon.
More details are expected as the NRC assesses the situation and provides updates on passenger injuries and rail operations.
