Tragic Train Derailment in Jharkhand: Two Dead, 20 Injured
Two people were killed and 20 others injured after the Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailed in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharsawan district. The accident involved 18 coaches and occurred early Tuesday morning. A probe has been launched, and relief operations are underway. Several trains have been canceled or rerouted.
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In a tragic incident, two individuals lost their lives and 20 were injured when the Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailed in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharsawan district early Tuesday morning. The accident occurred at 3:45 AM near Barabamboo and involved at least 18 coaches.
SER spokesperson Om Prakash Charan confirmed another nearby derailment involving a goods train, although it's unclear if the incidents were simultaneous. An inquiry has been announced to determine the cause.
Relief operations are in full swing, with the injured receiving medical aid. Several trains have been canceled or rerouted due to the accident. The South Eastern Railway has opened helpline numbers for affected passengers.
(With inputs from agencies.)