It was scary, victims of Abuja-Kaduna train incident narrate ordeal

Passengers on the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor have narrated their ordeals following Monday’s train incident that left several travellers injured and hundreds stranded.

DAILY POST reports that the incident, which occurred near Asham on the Abuja–Kaduna route, injured at least 22 passengers, who have since been taken to medical facilities for treatment.

Following the incident, rail services on the corridor were temporarily suspended following the development, with efforts ongoing to restore normal operations.

Some of the passengers, who spoke with NAN on Tuesday in Kaduna, said the experience was frightening and underscored the need for preventive measures to avoid a recurrence.

Mr Ibrahim Musa, a passenger aboard the affected train, described the moment of impact as sudden and chaotic.

“We felt a heavy jolt from the rear, and people started screaming. It was confusing because many of us initially thought it was a collision with another train,” he said.

Musa urged the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to prioritise routine technical inspections, particularly during locomotive coupling.

“They should double-check all connections before moving. Something like this can be avoided if proper attention is given,” he added.

Another passenger, Mrs Grace Daniel, said the incident caused panic among travellers, especially those in the rear coach, where most of the injuries occurred.

“Some passengers fell on each other during the impact. It was scary, especially for children and elderly people on board,” she said.

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