NRC blames possible wheel defect for train derailment
The NRC’s internal inquiry into the Warri-Itakpe train derailment suggests a possible wheel defect. Learn more about the findings and ongoing investigation Read More: https://punchng.com/nrc-blames-possible-wheel-defect-for-train-derailment/
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced that a possible wheel defect may have caused the train derailment at Warri-Itakpe on June 8, 2026, which resulted in four deaths and 64 injuries. This conclusion is based on an internal inquiry conducted by the NRC. The NSIB investigation is still ongoing, and the definitive cause of the accident remains undetermined.
The derailment involved five coaches, a locomotive, and a power car, with three coaches and the power car overturning. All passengers were evacuated within two hours, and the railway corporation emphasized that the initial report had overstated the death toll from five to four.
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