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UP: Coaches of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh express derail in Gonda
Updated On: 18 July, 2024 03:39 PM IST | Lucknow | mid-day online correspondent
Four coaches of the AC compartment of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh express had derailed a few kilometres shy of the Jhilani railway station.
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Passengers on the site of derailment/ Screengrab
On Thursday, at least four coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Gonda in Uttar Pradesh, killing four people and injuring 20. Brajesh Pathak, Uttar Pradesh`s Deputy Chief Minister, confirmed the killings and claimed the incident occurred in Gonda district. Relief Commissioner GS Naveen Kumar stated that 20 individuals were hurt in the tragedy, reported PTI.
A 40-person medical team and 15 ambulances are currently on the scene, with more on their way. Rescue activities are overseen by senior railway and local administrative personnel.
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