West Bengal Train Collision: 5 Dead, 30 Injured in Tragic Accident

At least five people have died and around 30 others have been injured following a tragic collision between a goods train and the Kanchanjunga Express near Rangapani station in West Bengal. The incident occurred on Monday and is currently under police investigation.


PTI | New Delhi | Updated: 17-06-2024 13:14 IST | Created: 17-06-2024 13:14 IST
West Bengal Train Collision: 5 Dead, 30 Injured in Tragic Accident
AI Generated Representative Image
  • Country:
  • India

In a devastating incident in West Bengal on Monday, a goods train collided with the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express near Rangapani station, resulting in the deaths of at least five individuals and leaving around 30 others injured, police officials reported.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on Tuesday, marking his first visit after assuming office for a third consecutive term. Security arrangements are being closely scrutinized ahead of his arrival.

The Union Home Ministry has transferred the investigation of the recent terror attack on a bus in Jammu and Kashmir to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), as confirmed by officials on Monday.

(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

Give Feedback