Kaduna-Abuja Train Accident Leaves 26 Injured, Passengers Safe

A routine journey from Kaduna to Abuja turned into a frightening experience on Tuesday as a train accident along the rail corridor left several passengers injured.

Eyewitnesses described the ordeal as “scary,” with some commuters sustaining injuries, but all passengers eventually arrived safely. One passenger said, “It was a scary moment after the train accident and some people got injured, but Alhamdulillah we finally arrived safely. Grateful for life.”

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirmed that about 26 passengers and crew were injured during the incident, which occurred near Asham on the Kaduna–Abuja line. NRC officials said the accident was caused by a technical fault within the train, though no fatalities were reported.

Emergency responders were on the scene to attend to the injured, who were subsequently taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities also noted that the train later resumed its journey after a delay.

NRC has launched a probe into the incident to prevent future occurrences and ensure passenger safety.

Benita Ibrahim