The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) on Tuesday, 26 August, 2025 disclosed that at least six passengers sustained injuries in Abuja -Kaduna train accident.
According to NSIB at approximately 11:09 am on Tuesday, 26 August, 2025 after a Kaduna-bound train derailed at KM 49 between Kubwa Station and Asham Station which prompted the deployment of a go-team to the site to gather evidence, engage stakeholders, and begin an investigation into the accident.
The Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NISB Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, who confirmed the development in qa statement issued on Tuesday, said the accident took place at KM 49, between Kubwa Station and Asham Station. Current information indicates that six passengers sustained injuries, though no fatalities were recorded.
Oladeji added in the statement that a go-team has been deployed to the site to collect evidence, interact with stakeholders, and begin investigating the circumstances that led to the derailment.
“Current information available indicates that six persons sustained injuries, and no recorded fatalities. A go-team has been deployed to the site to gather evidence, engage relevant stakeholders, and commence an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Ex-“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,” the statement read.
