Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Managing Director, Dr Kayode Opeifa, has confirmed that the death toll from the Warri–Itakpe train derailment on Monday, June 8, has risen to five.
The fatalities occurred along the vital South-South and North-Central transit corridor. Emergency teams responded swiftly, rushing injured passengers to nearby medical facilities.
Authorities have launched a full-scale probe to uncover what triggered the fatal crash.
On board the ill-fated train were 442 passengers and 40 operational staff, including crew, security, and third-party personnel.
To prevent future tragedies, the NRC is intensifying safety checks across the national rail network and deploying technical teams to investigate the crash.
Meanwhile, emergency crews are working nonstop to restore operations as support flows to affected families.
The Warri–Itakpe line is a cornerstone of Nigeria’s modern rail network, acting as a vital economic lifeline for interstate passengers and cargo.
