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Train Derailment in Southern Nigeria Claims Four Lives and Injures Dozens: Gov’t

Train Derailment in Southern Nigeria Claims Four Lives and Injures Dozens: Gov’t

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Train Derailment in Southern Nigeria Claims Four Lives and Injures Dozens: Gov’tThe incident occurred on Monday when four coaches capsized and another came off... 09.06.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Train Derailment in Southern Nigeria Claims Four Lives and Injures Dozens: Gov’tThe incident occurred on Monday when four coaches capsized and another came off the tracks, Permanent Secretary of the Transportation Ministry Funsho Adebiyi announced on Tuesday, as quoted by local media.Key details:▪Passengers and Casualties: A total of 482 people were on board. The accident resulted in four deaths and 24 serious injuries.▪Response: Emergency agencies and the state government completed rescue operations, evacuating the injured to local medical facilities. A full investigation is underway.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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