President condoles loss of lives in Kanpur train mishap
"Heartfelt condolences to families of deceased in Indore Patna Express accident. Prayers for speedy recovery of injured," President of India Twitter handle posted.
At least 91 people have died and over 150 injured after 14 coaches of the Patna-Indore Express jumped tracks close to Kanpur city in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday early morning, officials said.
The incident took place around 3 am close to Kanpur city at a place called Pukhrayan.
The cause of the accident is yet to be identified.
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