Derailment Chaos: Sabarmati Express Incident at Kanpur

In a significant incident, 20 coaches of the Sabarmati Express derailed near Govindpuri station in Kanpur at 2:30 am on Saturday. No casualties or injuries were reported. Rescue operations are ongoing, with both IB and UP Police investigating potential miscreant involvement. Passengers are being safely transported.

On Saturday, the Sabarmati Express experienced a major derailment near Govindpuri station in Kanpur during the early hours, with rail officials confirming that 20 coaches went off track.

No fatalities or injuries were reported, but the incident has sparked extensive rescue efforts. The train was traveling from Varanasi to Ahmedabad and came to a halt between Kanpur and Bhimsen railway station. Railway Board officials and security agencies are probing the cause, with initial indications pointing to a possible obstruction on the tracks placed by miscreants.

Authorities have mobilized resources to assist stranded passengers, arranging buses and alternative transportation. Meanwhile, several train schedules have been disrupted, with cancellations and diversions in place.

(With inputs from agencies.)