New Delhi: Five coaches and the locomotive of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed in Assam on Wednesday morning, triggering emergency rescue and relief operations. The train was travelling from Kolkata to Sairang in Mizoram when the accident occurred near Digaru railway station at around 6.54 am.
According to railway authorities, all passengers were safe following the incident, although a few sustained minor injuries. No major casualties were reported.
The derailment occurred while the train was attempting to give way to another train. During the process, the locomotive reportedly failed to control its speed, resulting in the engine and five passenger coaches going off the tracks.
Railway officials immediately launched rescue and relief operations after receiving information about the accident. Senior railway personnel and rescue teams reached the site to assess the situation and assist passengers.
Passengers were evacuated from the affected coaches and arrangements were made to transport them to their respective destinations through an alternative train. Railway teams also began assessing the damage caused by the derailment and taking necessary steps to restore normal train operations.
Visuals from a nearby hospital showed several passengers receiving medical attention for minor injuries. Some passengers were seen with bandages, while others were undergoing treatment for minor bruises and injuries.
The incident caused disruption to railway movement in the area, with officials focusing on passenger safety, medical assistance and clearing the affected tracks.
Further details regarding the exact circumstances of the derailment and restoration of railway services are awaited.
