Hundreds of passengers were stranded early Monday after a passenger train travelling along the Abuja–Kaduna Railway reportedly collided with a freight train near Asham, causing partial derailment and injuries to several travellers.
According to reports, the incident forced a halt in services along the busy corridor.
Officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation say injured passengers have been evacuated to Idu Train Station for medical attention.
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An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collision.
Passengers remain stranded as authorities assess damage and work to restore operations.
