Sabarmati Express Derails Near Kanpur; No Injuries Reported
Sabarmati Express derailed between Kanpur and Bhimsen. Initial reports suggest a boulder struck the engine. No injuries reported. Buses dispatched for passenger transfer. Investigation underway.
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Train number 19168, Sabarmati Express, derailed early Saturday morning between Kanpur and Bhimsen station in Uttar Pradesh. No injuries were reported from the site.
Indian Railways has dispatched buses to transfer passengers to Kanpur. Initial reports suggest that a boulder struck the engine, causing significant damage to the engine's cattle guard.
The Indian Railways is investigating the incident. Emergency helpline numbers have been issued for concerned stations:
1. PRYJ: 0532-2408128, 0532-2407353, 0532-2408149 CNB: 0512-2323018, 0512-2323016, 0512-2323015 2. MZP: 0544-2220097 3. FTP: 7392964622 4. NYN: 0532-2697252 5. CAR: 8840377893 6. ETW: 7525001249 7. HRS/ASM: 7525001336 8. PHD: 7505720185 More details awaited. (ANI)
(With inputs from agencies.)
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