Warri–Itakpe Train Derailment (Delta State) — Summary

A train on the Warri–Itakpe route derailed near Agbor, Delta State, on June 8, 2026. Several coaches left the tracks and overturned.

• Around 480+ passengers and staff were on board
• At least 4–5 deaths reported (figures may still change)
• Dozens injured and taken to hospitals
• Emergency responders evacuated passengers from the wreckage

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has launched an investigation, but the exact cause has not been confirmed yet. Early reports point to a derailment along a section of the track, with no official conclusion on whether it was track failure, human error, or other factors.

More updates are expected as authorities complete investigations and release verified figures.