NRC pledges support for Warri-Itakpe accident victims

By Fidelis Ugbomeh
 
The Nigeria Bureau for Accident Investigation with support of Nigerian Railway Corporation has commenced priliminary investigation into remote cause of recent Warri-Itakpe train accident which left 5 people dead and 40 others injured.
According to a statement signed by permanent secretary, Federal ministry of transportation, Engr. Funsho Adeniyi the government has extended condolences to families of victims.
He said further that 25 of the injuries were classified as serious traumatic injuries adding that some injured victims have since been discharged while others are still under medical care.
He disclosed that 482 passengers including 40 crew members and su...