A passenger train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, causing several coaches to topple and triggering panic among passengers.
The mishap happened at Asham shortly after the train left Abuja at 9:45 am.
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Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as frightened passengers scrambled to safety amid confusion.
The cause of the derailment is not yet known, and authorities have not confirmed whether there were any injuries or fatalities.
Military personnel were reportedly deployed to the site to help evacuate stranded passengers and restore order.
As of press time, no official statement had been issued regarding the incident.
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