It was scary, victims of Abuja-Kaduna train incident narrate ordeal
Passengers on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor narrated their frightening experiences following Monday's train incident near Asham on the Abuja-Kaduna route. According to DAILY POST, at least 22 passengers were injured and taken to medical facilities for treatment. Rail services on the corridor were temporarily suspended, and efforts are underway to restore normal operations.
Mr. Ibrahim Musa, a passenger on the affected train, described the moment of impact as sudden and chaotic. He stated, "We felt a heavy jolt from the rear, and people started screaming." Musa urged the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to prioritise routine technical inspections, especially during locomotive coupling, to prevent future incidents.
Another passenger, Mrs. Grace Daniel, said the incident caused panic among travellers, particularly those in the rear coach, where most of the injuries occurred. She recounted, "Some passengers fell on each other during the impact. It was scary, especially for children and elderly people on board." The incident underscores the need for preventive measures to avoid a recurrence on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor.
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Passengers on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor have described their experiences following a train incident. The injured travellers are calling for answers - and for measures to be put in place to prevent future incidents.
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