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NRC Attributes Warri-Itakpe Train Derailment to Possible Wheel Defect and Brake Application

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has indicated that a possible wheel defect combined with brake application might have caused the recent Warri-Itakpe train derailment. Investigations are ongoing to confirm the exact cause of the incident.

24 Aug, 15:58 — 25 Aug, 03:17
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