MAGNITUDE 5.5 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES EASTERN EGYPT. (PHOTO)

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 Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes eastern Egypt A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook eastern Egypt early Monday, prompting authorities to activate response plans, although there were no immediate requests for emergency help. The tremors were felt across a wide area, waking residents across Cairo and reaching as far as El-Arish near Egypt's border with the Gaza Strip. The quake struck about 40 kilometres north of the city of Suez at 3:00 am (0000 GMT), according to Egypt's National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics, which revised an earlier estimate of 5.2.

THREE DE-AD, FOUR COACHES AFFECTED AS WARRI-ITAKPE TRAIN DERAILS. (PHOTOS).


 Three de-ad, four coaches affected as Warri-Itakpe train derails


The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the d3ath of three persons following the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe train in Agbor, Delta State.


The Corporation added that four coaches left the rail track during the incident which occurred on Monday, June 8, 2026.


The Managing Director of NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, said in a statement that the emergency response team and other relevant authorities are currently managing the situation and providing necessary assistance.


“The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed a serious train accident involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) corridor at Agbor, Delta State,” the statement read.


“Rescue and emergency response operations were immediately activated. All passengers on board have now been accounted for.


“Sadly, three fatalities have been confirmed at this time.


Opeifa, while stating that relevant authorities will continue to assess the full circumstances surrounding the incident, added that support is being provided to affected passengers.


He said the thoughts and prayers of all Nigerians are with the victims and their loved ones.


The Corporation advised members of the public to rely only on verified information and official updates from the Nigerian Railway Corporation as investigations and response efforts continue.

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