A passenger train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, around 11 a.m., causing widespread panic among commuters.
The incident occurred along the Kaduna corridor, shortly after the train departed Abuja, leaving several carriages overturned.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with people scrambling to safety in fear and confusion.
The exact cause of the derailment remains unknown, and authorities have not confirmed any injuries or casualties.
Military personnel have been deployed to the site to assist in evacuating stranded passengers. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the incident and mobilized emergency rescue teams, including medical personnel, to the scene. Efforts are ongoing to safely return all passengers to Abuja.
Spark News Naija reports that the train derailed at KM 49 between Kubwa station and Asham station, around 11:09 a.m. While there are no official statements on casualties, the corporation is working to restore normalcy.