Three passengers have been confirmed dead following the derailment of a train on the Warri–Itakpe railway service.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation confirmed that the incident occurred on Monday, June 8, 2026.
In a statement signed by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kayode Opeifa, the NRC said emergency response teams and relevant authorities were already at the scene providing assistance.
The corporation said it is closely monitoring the situation and would issue a detailed statement as more information becomes available.
The incident comes shortly after the Warri–Itakpe Train Service resumed operations following a temporary suspension for operational assessment and safety checks.
The route had also recorded a derailment in November 2025, which the NRC linked to vandalism.
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