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The Nigerian Railway Corporation said it has suspended the Warri- Itakpe train service.

The Coordinator of Warri-Itakpe Train Service, Sanni Abdulganiyu told newsmen on Sunday.

Abdulganiyu revealed that a WITS 01 derailed at km 30 Ajaokuta-Itakpe section of the track at about 12:30 pm on Sunday, adding that no casualty was recorded.

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Although the cause of the derailment was yet to be confirmed, reports held that the 148 passengers and 30 crew members were evacuated successfully.

A statement on that read:

Thankfully, there was no fatality and no casualty. We were immediately alerted and security personnel comprising the; Army, Police, NSCDC, and the community vigilante were immediately drafted to the accident point with the assistance of the Local government chairman.

“All the 148 passengers and 30 crew members were evacuated to a safe place and arrangements were made to convey 148 passengers to their various destinations and they have been successfully conveyed.

“The cause of the derailment is not yet determined. Due to this incident, the service along the corridor has been suspended. Further details would be communicated to members of the public.

“Repair and operation will resume as soon as possible.”

Meanwhile, this is coming barely two weeks after passengers were kidnapped from the Edo train station.

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