The Federal Government has confirmed that the death toll from Monday’s Warri-Itakpe train accident has risen to five, including four adults and a baby.
According to a statement from the Federal Ministry of Transportation and the Nigerian Railway Corporation, four coaches capsized while another derailed near Agbor, Delta State, triggering a massive emergency response.
Tribune Online reports that 24 passengers suffered serious injuries, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries and are receiving treatment. A total of 482 people, including passengers, crew members, security personnel and service providers, were on board the train.
Rescue operations involving the Delta State Government, NEMA, FRSC, police, civil defence and local responders were completed on the day of the accident.
Authorities have launched a full investigation into the cause of the crash, while efforts continue to identify all victims and support affected families. The NRC also announced plans to resume Warri-Itakpe train services on Wednesday.
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