BREAKING: Panic as train derails on Abuja–Kaduna route [VIDEO]

A passenger train bound for Kaduna from Abuja derailed on Tuesday morning, causing several coaches to overturn and throwing passengers into panic.

The incident occurred shortly after the train departed the nation’s capital around 11 a.m., according to Arise News. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as commuters scrambled out of the damaged coaches to safety.

The cause of the derailment is yet to be determined, and officials have not confirmed if there were any injuries or fatalities.

Security and military operatives were quickly deployed to the scene to assist stranded passengers and restore calm.

As of the time of this report, railway authorities have not issued an official statement regarding the mishap.

Details later…