At least 90 people were killed and over 150 injured when 14 coaches of
the Indore-Patna Express derailed near Pukhrayan in Kanpur dehat
district in the early hours on Sunday Nov 20,2016
The mishap took place at around 3 am near Pukhrayan, about 100 kms from
here, when the passengers were fast asleep. “As of now 45 persons have
died in the incident,” UP ADG, Law and Order, Daljeet Chowdhury said.
“Over 150 injured people have been rushed to nearby hospitals in the
area. All hospitals have been asked to be alert. More than 30 ambulances
have been pressed into service,” IG (Kanpur range) Zaki Ahmed told PTI.
Over 250 police officials are involved in carrying out the rescue and relief operations.
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