24 people have died as ten bogies of two packed trains derailed near Harda in Madhya Pradesh within minutes after each other late on Tuesday night. Over 300 people have been rescued so far; nearly 40 are injured.
A senior CR official said the incident could lead to cancellation and short termination of the trains, which were being worked out. At least 40 trains could be affected. At least 24 persons were killed and 25 others injured after the seven coaches
CST-Howrah Mail has been diverted via Allahabad, Rajendranagar express (Up & Down, Mahanagari express, 11078 Jhelum Express, Gorakhpur-CST Express have also been diverted. (Photo: ANI)
Railway Ministry Suresh Prabhu has ordered an inquiry into the twin derailment cases and announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the next of the kin of the deceased, Rs 50,000 to grievously injured and 25,000 to those who sustained minor injuries
The Kamayani express that originated from Mumbai and headed towards Varanasi was carrying passengers with full capacity of about 900, officials said. CR authorities, are, however, assessing the chart to verify it. Many express trains on the route
Central Railway (CR) has set up four helpline numbers to provide relief to passengers. The Helpline numbers are - at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus 022-22694040, LTT 022-25280005, Thane 022-25334840 and 0251-2311499 at Kalyan. (Photo: ANI)
Bhopal Railway PRO said that over 250 passengers were rescued so far. (Photo: ANI)
Divisional Commercial Railway Manager (DCRM) Brajendra Kumar said that search operation has been launched in nearby areas to find people who might have got washed away in heavy floods. (Photo: ANI)
Bhopal Railway PRO said that over 250 passengers were rescued so far. (Photo: ANI)
The rest bogies of Kamayani Express have been pulled back to Harda station. (Photo: Screen grab)
"Rail Admn & MP govt working together to rescue passengers of Kamyani express accident.Directed GM, DRM,RPF medical staff to rush." tweeted Suresh Prabhu.
Seven coaches of Kamayani Express and five bogies plus the engine of Janata Express were derailed late last night as the base material on the tracks got washed away.
Kamayani Express enroute to Varanasi from Mumbai derailed near Harda, about 160 kms from Bhopal, and the Mumbai-Jabalpur Janata Express derailed around 11.30 late last night. (Photo: ANI)
A passenger of Kamayni Express, Akhilesh Pratap Singh said that he along with over 150 passengers, travelling in the general class coach, were stranded on a hilltop to save themselves. (Photo: ANI)
Twenty four bodies, including nine men, 10 women and five kids, have been recovered so far from the mishap site between Khirkiya and Harda station. 7 coaches of Kamayani Express and 3 coaches plus the engine of Janata Express were derailed late
Two trains derail in Madhya Pradesh while crossing flooded tracks