An Abuja-bound train has derailed at Jere a few hours after leaving take off-station.
Three carriages were reported to have skidded off the tracks.
The train which had dozens of passengers on board departed Kaduna around 8:05 am.
Security personnel, including the Nigeria Police and Army, were present at the site to provide support.
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, confirmed the incident and noted that some of its personnel had been dispatched to investigate the situation.
