Vasco Da Gama Express: At least 3 dead as train derails in UP
Allahabad, Nov 24 (IBNS): At least three people were killed and seven others sustained injuries after the Patna bound Vasco Da Gama Express derailed near Manikpur Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh, reports said.
The incident took place on Friday at around 4:20 am.
Thirteen coaches of the train, Vasco Da Gama-Patna Express, were derailed.
Immediate rescue and relief operations started and an inquiry ordered into the derailment of Vasco De Gama - Patna Express at Manikpur, UP. My sincere condolences to the families of the deceased. pic.twitter.com/DJDbt5qkEa
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) November 24, 2017
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has announced ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakhs each to the family of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh for those who've sustained serious injuries.
Image: Screengrab from YouTube
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