The Nigeria Railway Corporation, NRC confirmed on Sunday that four persons died while there others were injured in Saturday's train accident at Jebba bridge.
The Assistant Director of Publicity in NRC, Mr Rauf Akinloye, told newsmen that the casualties were recorded in the rear section of the Northbound train.
Akinloye said that the deceased had been evacuated to the morgue while the injured were treated and discharged.
He also said that the damaged tracks were being repaired so as to restore North-South services.
Akinloye assured travellers of safety of their lives and properties despite Saturday's accident.
Meanwhile, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed had commiserated with the families of the victims.
They described the accident as unfortunate and urged the NRC to investigate the causes to avoid incidents like that in the future.
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