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Train derails in Abuja

A Kaduna-Abuja-bound train, on Friday, derailed in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

It was gathered that the train derailed around a train station in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council of Abuja.

Rescue operations were ongoing at the scene of the incident as of the time of filing this report.

This is coming barely one week after a Warri-Itakpe train derailed in a forest in Kogi State.

The incident was confirmed by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), noting that no casualty was recorded.

The Star

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