Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - Four people lost their lives when a train came off the tracks in Agbor, Delta State, according to an announcement from the Federal Ministry of Transportation on Tuesday, June 8.
Funsho Adebiyi, the ministry's Permanent Secretary,
disclosed in a statement that 482 individuals were aboard the ill-fated train.
"Preliminary reports indicate that four coaches
capsized while one coach derailed, resulting in the unfortunate loss of four
lives, comprising two adult females, one adult male, and one infant
passenger," the statement read in part. "A total of 442 passengers
were booked on the train, while 40 crew members, security personnel, and
third-party service providers were also on board, bringing the total number of
persons on the train to 482."
Adebiyi said rescue and evacuation efforts wrapped up by
6:30 pm, and those injured were transported to medical facilities in Agbor for
care. He noted that 24 people suffered "serious injuries," while
several others sustained less severe wounds. "One NRC staff member
suffered a traumatic limb injury and is currently receiving treatment and is
reported to be in stable condition," the ministry said.
Among the passengers on board were Senator Ede Dafinone, who
represents Delta Central, and Patrick Ukah, a former Secretary to the Delta
State Government, Adebiyi added.
The ministry and the NRC offered their "deepest
condolences to the families of the deceased and pray for the quick recovery of
all those injured." A "full investigation into the cause of the
accident has commenced," the statement continued, adding that authorities
will keep working to account for every passenger and offer support to those
affected.
"The full onboard manifest has been retrieved and will
be made available upon request by the relevant authorities. Efforts are ongoing
to identify all the injured and deceased persons for proper
documentation," the statement read in part.
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