₦airaland Forum

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that four people died, and 24 others sustained serious injuries following an accident involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) near Agbor, Delta State, on Monday, June 8, 2026.

The corporation made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Federal Ministry of Transportation.

The corporation said four coaches capsized and one coach derailed along the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor, leading to the fatalities and injuries recorded on board.

What they are saying
The NRC said 482 people were on board the train, comprising 442 passengers and 40 crew members, security personnel, and service providers.

It said four passengers died—two adult females, one adult male, and one infant—while 24 others sustained serious injuries and several others suffered varying degrees of trauma.

“The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) regrets to confirm that a serious train accident occurred yesterday along the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor near Agbor, Delta State.”
“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,” the statement read.
NRC said emergency response teams were immediately deployed, including personnel from the Delta State Government, NEMA, FRSC, the Nigeria Police Force, NSCDC, and others.

The statement noted that rescue and evacuation operations were completed the same day, with injured passengers taken to hospitals in Agbor.

More insights
Among those on board were Senator Ede Dafinone (Delta Central) and former Delta State SSG, Patrick Ukah.

One NRC staff member sustained a traumatic limb injury and is in stable condition.

The passenger manifest has been recovered, while victim documentation is ongoing.

The NRC said a full investigation has begun and assured continued support for affected passengers and families. It also commended emergency responders for their swift action.

Get up to speed
The Warri–Itakpe rail line has faced repeated disruptions due to technical and operational issues.

In May 2026, the NRC suspended services for operational and safety assessments.
In July 2025, services were halted twice due to technical faults, while in April 2025 operations were suspended for 72 hours after engine failures.
In February 2025, another technical fault led to suspension before services resumed on February 22.
In July 2024, a derailment near Ujevwu led to a two-day suspension, though no casualties were recorded.
Similar incidents—derailments, locomotive failures, washouts, and collisions—have also affected other rail corridors nationwide.

What you should know
NBS data shows derailments were the most common rail accident in Nigeria between 2020 and 2022, with 183 cases recorded.

This compares with 155 locomotive failures, 51 detachment cases, 28 collisions, nine washouts, and 41 other incidents.

Vandalism, including rail track theft and sabotage of signalling equipment, also continues to disrupt operations and raise safety concerns across the network.

Kukutente23:
The builder of Lagos can't maintain ordinary rail again

Na wa o

One thousand ways to die under the god of zombies

Kukutente23:
https://nairametrics.com/2026/06/09/nrc-confirms-four-dead-in-warri-itakpe-train-accident/

datola:
Train is the safest means of transportation and was once in Nigeria except for when motorists or passers by are careless and the train jam them.

What is happening

IbnB:
Chibuike Amaechi and the entire Buhari family ought be given the blood to drink

anonymous1759:
Get a life Okoronkwo

Mattswaggz:
The backwardness in this country is alarming......almost nothing is working....and the manage we were managing before Mr strategist came on board is now no longer manageable but unbearable.

IbnB:
Chibuike Amaechi and the entire Buhari family ought be given the blood to drink

IbnB:
Chibuike Amaechi and the entire Buhari family ought be given the blood to drink

greatseed:
You are part of the reason our country struggles to move forward. Rather than taking an informed and objective view of issues, you resort to sentiment and blame one man for the challenges of a nation of over 250 million people.
Instead of constantly looking for someone to blame, why not acknowledge the role of individuals who vandalize and steal equipment meant for the smooth operation of public infrastructure, including train services? Must the President personally manage railway operations as well?
If there are failures within the transport system, your criticism should be directed at the responsible agencies and officials, including those entrusted with managing daily operations. Demand accountability from the appropriate authorities, such as the Ministry of Transport and operational managers, rather than reducing every issue to political blame.
Real progress comes from responsibility, accountability, and constructive engagement—not from uninformed accusations and endless fault-finding. :::

Kukutente23:
You mean Buhari should come from the grave to maintain rails he handed over to the builder of Lagos?
Or Amaechi should com and help your APC god do his job from ADC

lagonovo:
For reviving the railway sector that was abandoned for decades even during oil boom?

You should restrict yourself to read-only mode.

greatseed:
You are part of the reason our country struggles to move forward. Rather than taking an informed and objective view of issues, you resort to sentiment and blame one man for the challenges of a nation of over 250 million people.
Instead of constantly looking for someone to blame, why not acknowledge the role of individuals who vandalize and steal equipment meant for the smooth operation of public infrastructure, including train services? Must the President personally manage railway operations as well?
If there are failures within the transport system, your criticism should be directed at the responsible agencies and officials, including those entrusted with managing daily operations. Demand accountability from the appropriate authorities, such as the Ministry of Transport and operational managers, rather than reducing every issue to political blame.
Real progress comes from responsibility, accountability, and constructive engagement—not from uninformed accusations and endless fault-finding. :::

Shikena:
"Vandalism, including rail track theft and sabotage of signalling equipment, also continues to disrupt operations and raise safety concerns across the network."

It is hard to make real progress in a place where we have too many hardened hearts. These people have zero conscience and will do anything for money. There is poverty in several other nations but people still maintain the dignity of human life.

Shikena:
"Vandalism, including rail track theft and sabotage of signalling equipment, also continues to disrupt operations and raise safety concerns across the network."

It is hard to make real progress in a place where we have too many hardened hearts. These people have zero conscience and will do anything for money. There is poverty in several other nations but people still maintain the dignity of human life.

Shikena:
"Vandalism, including rail track theft and sabotage of signalling equipment, also continues to disrupt operations and raise safety concerns across the network."

It is hard to make real progress in a place where we have too many hardened hearts. These people have zero conscience and will do anything for money. There is poverty in several other nations but people still maintain the dignity of human life.

Kingray10:
Niaraland is 4days behind.