FEMALE DRIVER CRUSHED TO DEATH AS TRAIN COLLIDES WITH CAR IN ABUJA
DAMILOLA LAWRENCE
Around the Kubwa neighborhood of Abuja, the country’s Federal Capital Territory, a passenger train traveling from Kaduna to Abuja was involved in a fatal collision. A middle-aged woman was crushed to death as a result on the rail track. On Thursday, around 10 am, the incident took place.
According to an eyewitness, the incident happened about five minutes from the Kubwa Train Station, as the woman driving her own car attempted to cross the railroad tracks just as a fast-approaching train was approaching.
Security personnel have removed the victim’s remains while also immediately removing the damaged car from the rail track to prevent further damage.
Confirming the incident, spokesperson of FCT Police Command, DSP Josephine Adeh, said upon receiving information of the incident, investigators attached to the Byazin Divisional Police Headquarters were drafted swiftly to the scene and took charge of the situation.
She said, “The FCT Police Command is aware of the unfortunate incident that happened at Chikakore axis in the Kubwa Area council of the FCT.
“Upon receipt of the information, crime scene investigators attached to the Byazin Divisional Police Headquarters were drafted swiftly to the scene, took charge of the situation, where the victim was confirmed dead by medical practitioners on ground.
“Investigation has commenced by the Railway Division having jurisdiction over the track.
“Findings and safety tips already existing will be reiterated to ensure a non-repeat of incident shortly.”
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