Eight compartments of Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derailed near Kosi temple in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday morning April 15,2017
The accident happened between Mundapandey and Rampur railway stations, Northern Railway spokesperson Neeraj Sharma said.
spokesperson Neeraj Sharma said.
No deaths have been reported, but 12 people were injured. The injured passengers have been taken to a nearby hospital.
#BREAKING -- 8 bogies of Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derails near Kosi bridge, Rampur, many feared injured, reports @pranshumisraa
Neeraj Sharma, CPRO Northern Railways, said, “We have provided medical assistance. We have reports of injuries but no deaths have been reported. We will be providing a relief train soon. DRM Moradabad is supervising the relief work. 20-25 trains will be affected.”
The official said cause of the accident is not known yet. Rescue operations are underway.
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has ordered an inquiry and said he is personally monitoring the situation.
Personally monitoring situation.Directed senior officers to rush to the spot.Ensure speedy relief and rescue operations 1/ twitter.com/railminindia/s…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 50,000 each for seriously injured and Rs 25,000 each to injured.
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