Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), said six persons sustained various degrees of injuries following the derailment of Abuja-Kaduna bound train.
NSIB Director General Captain Alex Badeh Jr, in a statement, however said no fatalities were recorded.
Badeh Jr. who disclosed that the bureau has deployed investigators to the site of the incident, sympathised with those who sustained injuries.
“The Bureau has deployed investigators to the site to ensure the root cause of this derailment is uncovered.
“Our commitment is to ensure safer rail transport for Nigerians through a transparent and independent investigation.
“The NSIB will provide updates as the investigation progresses,” he assured.
NSIB Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, disclosed that the train derailment occurred at KM 49 between and Asham Station.
Mrs. Oladeji stated that a go-team has been deployed to the site to gather evidence, engage relevant stakeholders, and commence investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
“The Bureau sympathises with those injured and extends its support to all passengers affected.
“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,” she said.
