In a tragic incident, at least 12 coaches of the Dibrugarh Express, travelling from Chandigarh to Dibrugarh, have derailed near Jhilahi Railway Station in Gonda district. According to initial reports, several passengers are feared to be trapped, and the condition of the AC coaches is particularly dire.
The derailment occurred in the Gonda-Mankapur section, with visuals shared online showing passengers standing beside the railway tracks with their luggage. The exact number of injuries remains unknown at this time, and further details are awaited.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken immediate cognisance of the accident. His office confirmed, “Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath takes cognisance of the train accident in the Gonda district. He directs the officials to reach the spot immediately and expedite the relief work; gives instructions for proper treatment of the injured.”
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A rescue team has been dispatched from Gonda to aid in relief operations. Eyewitness accounts indicate that at least four AC coaches were severely impacted. The accident site is located at some distance from the Jhilahi Railway Station, in the Pikaura area.
Authorities are still determining the cause of the derailment. Passengers who managed to escape unharmed were seen standing by the tracks, awaiting further assistance.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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