UP: New Farakka Express derails near Rae Bareli, five dead
What's the story
On Wednesday morning, five coaches, and the engine, of Delhi bound New Farakka Express derailed near Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, killing 5. Among the dead is one woman and a child, reports said. Several are feared trapped inside the train. The accident took place at around 6 AM near Harchandpur and the exact cause of the tragedy is unknown. Here's more about this.
Details
Train may have been diverted to wrong track
Railway sources believe the accident may have taken place after the train was diverted to a wrong track. NDRF teams from Varanasi and Lucknow have rushed to the spot and all up and down lines on the route have been blocked. At the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya junction, Mughalsarai, helpline numbers have been set up. Officials fear the number of casualties may rise.
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NDRF team reaches spot, rescue operations underway
#SpotVisuals from Raebareli: 5 died, several injured after 6 coaches of New Farakka Express train derailed 50 m from Harchandpur railway station this morning. NDRF teams from Lucknow and Varanasi have reached the spot. pic.twitter.com/aK1jiAuReV
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 10, 2018
Action
CM Adityanath directs officials to take necessary actions
The train was expected to reach New Delhi a little after 2:30 PM today. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his condolences and directed authorities to take necessary actions. Reportedly, District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police are present at the spot, and Railway Board Chairman Ashwani Lohani is expected to reach the accident site soon.
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These are the helpline numbers
New Farakka Express train derailment in #Raebareli: Emergency helpline no. set up at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction-BSNL-05412-254145
— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2018
Railway-027-73677. Emergency helpline numbers set up at Patna Station -
BSNL-0612-2202290, 0612-2202291, 0612-220229, Railway Phone No.- 025-83288