Train loaded with water pipes derails in Kaduna

31

 

By MOHAMMED TIJJANI

A train loaded with water pipes from Lagos to Zaria has derailed in Kaduna, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

NAN gathered that no one was injured in the accident which occurred at about 5:50pm on Saturday around Unguwar Kanawa axis, opposite Sultan Bello Mosque in Kaduna.

“There was no casualty and no property damaged”, Kaduna State Police Command Spokesman, ASP Mohammed Jalige told NAN.

“The train developed some fualts and derailed, it was on transit from Lagos to Zaria.

“We have deployed our operatives to secure the place and protect the pipes,” Jalige added.

Also, Kaduna State Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps, Hafiz Mohammed, described the accident as minor.

“The locomotive (head) derailed while standing, one coach also derailed, while five coaches capsized.

“Some pipes were scattered due to the accident. However, patrol teams of Operation Yaki have been deployed for security coverage in the area.

“No life was lost and no one sustained injury.

“The railway Headquarters has been contacted to send their technical team to the scene,” Mohammed said (NAN)

31 thoughts on “Train loaded with water pipes derails in Kaduna

  1. 169083 938900I discovered your blog website on google and check a couple of of your early posts. Proceed to keep up the excellent operate. I just extra up your RSS feed to my MSN News Reader. In search of ahead to studying extra from you in a while! 622544

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *