Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express Derailment: 2 Dead, 20 Injured Near Gonda
Two people died and 20 were injured as the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh express derailed near Gonda station. Rescue operations are underway, and medical teams were dispatched swiftly to the site. Helpline numbers have been activated, and authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
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In a tragic incident, the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh express derailed near Gonda station under the jurisdiction of North Eastern Railway, resulting in the death of two individuals and injuries to 20 others. The derailment, which occurred at approximately 2:37 am, involved 4-5 coaches veering off track.
Upon receiving the information, emergency medical teams and senior officials from the Lucknow division of NER rushed to the accident site. Helpline numbers were quickly activated across various stations, providing a vital communication link for worried relatives and friends.
Rescue operations are in full swing, with authorities determined to restore normal rail operations as swiftly as possible. An investigation into the cause of the derailment has been initiated, and multiple ambulances and relief teams from various districts have been deployed to provide immediate assistance to the injured.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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