Wheel defect, brake application likely causes of Warri-Itakpe Train accident — NRC

Nigerian Tribune | 24-08-2026 06:43pm |

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has identified a sudden bogie/wheel defect and a sudden brake application as likely causes of the Warri-Itakpe train accident that occurred on June 8, 2026, at Kilometre 177 near Owa Oyibu, Delta State. The NRC released the findings in a statement, providing preliminary details on the incident.

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