Another train accident in Uttar Pradesh: Dumpar collided with kaifiyat express, 10 cans derailed

Azamgarh: In Uttar Pradesh, another big rail accident has happened within a week. Ten coaches derailed from Azamgarh with the engines of the Capitit Express train going from Delhi. In this accident, 74 people are reported to be injured. The train collided with dumper last night. This incident happened between Achalda and Pata railway stations in Auraiya district.

According to the information so far, train engines and 10 cans have landed off the tracks. The incident took place last night at around 2.50 am. The railway control room confirming the accident said that relief and rescue work is on and the senior officers of the railway are reaching the spot.

It is being told that the one who hit the dumper train was engaged in the work of the railway. The dumper filled with sand was overturned on the track and the driver ran away without informing the railway officials. After this, Kafeyat Express collided with this dump and ten coaches with his engine derailed.

After the accident, the helpline numbers have been issued by the Railways.

Chunar – 05443-1072, 222487, 222137, 290049

I am watching myself on the situation – Suresh Prabhu

After the accident, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has said in the tweet, “I am keeping an eye on the situation myself. Rescue work is going on. Senior officials have been asked to reach the spot immediately. Some passengers were injured in this accident, who have been admitted to the hospital. ”

Some passengers have received Injuries and have been shifted to nearby hospitals.I am personally monitoring situation,rescue operations 2/

— Suresh Prabhu (मोदी का परिवार) (@sureshpprabhu) August 23, 2017