Warri–Itakpe train derailment: Death toll rises to five
Death Toll Rises in Warri–Itakpe Train Derailment
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, confirmed that the death toll from the recent train derailment on the Warri–Itakpe line has increased to five.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Opeifa noted that emergency responders were promptly dispatched to the site of the incident. Injured passengers were evacuated to local medical facilities for treatment as investigations into the derailment’s cause continue.
Opeifa emphasized that safety assessments are being intensified across the rail network to prevent similar incidents in the future. He revealed that relevant technical teams have been mobilized to identify the factors that contributed to the accident.
Furthermore, the NRC is working to provide support to the affected families while efforts to restore normal rail operations along the corridor are ongoing.
The Warri–Itakpe rail line is a significant standard gauge route in Nigeria, facilitating both passenger and freight movement across multiple states. The derailment occurred on Monday.
