•Report by Mudasir Opeyemi
A train from Kaduna to Abuja has crushed a middle-aged woman to death on the rail track around the Kubwa area of Abuja, the nation’s Federal Capital Territory.
The incident happened at about 10am on Thursday.
An eye witness told newsmen that the incident occurred about five minutes to the Kubwa Train Station, while the woman who was driving in her private vehicle attempted to cross the rail line as the train was coming on high speed.
The remains of the victim have been evacuated by security personnel while the damaged car was immediately removed from the rail track in order not cause further accident.
Reacting to the incident, FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said, the police command was aware of the unfortunate incident adding that investigation had since commenced.
“We are aware of the unfortunate incident of rail/motor fatal accident that happened at the Chikakore axis in the Kubwa area council of the FCT.
“Upon receipt of the information, police crime scene investigators attached to the Byazin Divisional Police Headquarters drifted swiftly to the scene, took charge of the situation, where the victim was confirmed dead by medical practitioners on the ground.
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“Investigation has commenced by the railway division having jurisdiction over the track. Findings and safety tips already existing will soon be reiterated to ensure a non-repeat of such incidents,” he said