Fear and confusion gripped passengers on an early morning train journey from Kaduna to Abuja, after a loud bang reportedly jolted the moving train to an abrupt stop, leaving several travellers injured.
Eyewitnesses said the impact flung passengers across compartments, with many sustaining visible injuries and bleeding before emergency calm was gradually restored. The train reportedly remained halted for about 30 minutes before resuming its journey towards Kubwa, sparking anxiety among those on board.
Initial reports suggest the incident may have resulted from a collision involving another train along the rail corridor, forcing a temporary suspension of operations on the route. Some passengers expressed frustration over what they described as a lack of immediate communication from railway authorities following the incident.
Videos and images circulating online showed distressed travellers gathered along the tracks as railway personnel and bystanders assessed the situation. While the full extent of inj¥ries and damage remains unclear, the disruption has raised fresh concerns about passenger safety and crisis response on one of Nigeria’s busiest rail routes.
Authorities are yet to issue a comprehensive statement on the cause of the incident or confirm casualty figures as investigations continue.
