By our reporter 9.6.2026
Four people including an infant have died following a train derailment at the Agbor Delta State section of the Warri-Itakpe railway line.
According to the Federal Ministry of Transport 442 passengers were on board when the accident occurred at about 5.30pm on Monday.
“Preliminary reports indicate that four coaches capsized while one coach derailed, resulting in the unfortunate loss of four lives, comprising two adult females, one adult male, and one infant passenger,” a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Funsho Adebiyi, revealed on Tuesday.
“A total of 442 passengers were booked on the train, while 40 crew members, security personnel, and third-party service providers were also on board, bringing the total number of persons on the train to 482.”
Adebiyi explained that rescue and evacuation operations finished around 6:30 pm, with the injured persons evacuated to medical facilities in Agbor for treatment.
He said among them were 24 persons with “serious injuries”, with several others also wounded.
“One NRC staff member suffered a traumatic limb injury and is currently receiving treatment and is reported to be in stable condition,” the ministry said.
Monday’s incident came months after another derailment on the train service in November 2025, which was blamed on the activities of vandals.
In November 2025, the NRC said it arrested two suspects in connection with the train derailment incident that occurred on the Warri-Itakpe railway in Agbor, Delta State.
In August, 2025, a passenger train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed, triggering panic among passengers and their loved ones.