(*25*) Accident: At least two rear compartments of the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express derailed on Monday after a items prepare collided with it close to New Jalpaiguri station in West Bengal, a senior railway official stated. According to Zee News TV, atleast 8 are feared lifeless, and 25 are injured after the unlucky accident.
The divisional railway supervisor (DRM) of North Frontier Railway’s Katihar division stated unconfirmed stories counsel that just a few individuals could have been injured within the accident. The two rear compartments have been derailed below the influence of the collision from behind by the locomotive of the products prepare close to Rangapani station, about seven km from North Bengal’s New Jalpaiguri station, he stated.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in a submit on X, stated: “Shocked to be taught, simply now, a few tragic prepare accident, in Phansidewa space of Darjeeling district. While particulars are awaited, (*25*) Express has reportedly been hit by a items prepare.
Shocked to be taught, simply now, a few tragic prepare accident, in Phansidewa space of Darjeeling district. While particulars are awaited, (*25*) Express has reportedly been hit by a items prepare. DM, SP, medical doctors, ambulances and catastrophe groups have been rushed to the positioning for rescue,…
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 17, 2024
“DM, SP, doctors, ambulances and disaster teams have been rushed to the site for rescue, recovery, medical assistance. Action on war-footing initiated.”
The 13174 Kanchanjunga Express was sure for Sealdah from Agartala when the accident occurred round 9 am, the railway official stated.
#WATCH | Goods prepare rams into (*25*) Express prepare in Darjeeling district in West Bengal, a number of feared injured
Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/8rPyHxccN0
— ANI (@ANI) (*8*)June 17, 2024
