Nine coaches of Seemanchal Express derail, 6 die
Patna, Feb 3 (IBNS): Nine coaches of Seemanchal Express derailed in Bihar's Vaishali district and left at least six people dead on Sunday, reports said.
The mishap left 14 others injured.
The derailment occurred near Sahadai Buzurg at around 3:52 am.
Rescue and relief operations are on for derailment of 9 coaches of Jogbani-Anand Vihar Terminal Seemanchal express at Sahadai Buzurg, Bihar.
— Piyush Goyal Office (@PiyushGoyalOffc) February 3, 2019
Help lines:
Sonpur 06158221645
Hajipur 06224272230
Barauni 06279232222
The rescue operation is currently going on.
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has expressed sadness over the tragedy.
Railway Minister is in touch with Railway Board members and GM ECR regarding #seemanchalexpress accident. Relief and rescue operations are underway. He has expressed profound grief over the loss of innocent lives in this tragic accident and wished speedy recovery for the injured.
— Piyush Goyal Office (@PiyushGoyalOffc) February 3, 2019
Rail Minister Piyush Goyal's Office tweeted: "Railway Minister is in touch with Railway Board members and GM ECR regarding #seemanchalexpress accident. Relief and rescue operations are underway. He has expressed profound grief over the loss of innocent lives in this tragic accident and wished speedy recovery for the injured."
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