At least three people are feared dead and several others injured following the derailment of a passenger train operating along the Warri-Itakpe corridor near Agbor in Delta State.

The incident triggered an emergency response, with rescue workers, security agencies, and local residents rushing to the scene to assist passengers and evacuate the injured for treatment at nearby medical facilities.

Witnesses reported scenes of panic as efforts intensified to account for passengers and provide immediate assistance to victims affected by the accident.Authorities have yet to confirm the exact number of casualties, while investigations are underway to establish the cause of the derailment. Officials are expected to provide further details as rescue and assessment operations continue.The derailment has raised fresh concerns about rail safety on one of Nigeria’s key transport routes, with stakeholders awaiting the outcome of the ongoing inquiry into the incident.