At least Four persons were killed and over 60 injured when six coaches of the Assam-bound North East Superfast Express derailed in Buxar district of Bihar late on Wednesday night.
Sources from the North-East Frontier Railway (NFR) Informed that the Train was En-Route to Assam.
Helpline No’s of NFR
“Rescue operation going on at war footing at Buxar derailment site. NDRF, SDRF, District administration, Railway officials, and local residents are all working as one team.Injured shifted to hospital. War room operating.” : Railway Minister
Rescue operation going on at war footing at Buxar derailment site. NDRF, SDRF, District administration, Railway officials, and local residents are all working as one team.
Injured shifted to hospital.
War room operating.— Ashwini Vaishnaw (मोदी का परिवार) (@AshwiniVaishnaw) October 11, 2023
The North East Express, coming from Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi, was on its way to Kamakhya Junction
Relief trains have reached site. Passengers have been taken out from the coaches. All kind of help is being provided. Scratch rake Ex- Patna is reaching site : NFR
PM condoles loss of lives due to derailment of few coaches of North East Express
The Prime Minister’s Office posted on X:
“Pained by the loss of lives due to the derailment of a few coaches of the North East Express. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for a quick recovery of the injured. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to all those affected: PM”
Pained by the loss of lives due to the derailment of a few coaches of the North East Express. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for a quick recovery of the injured. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to all those affected: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 12, 2023
The Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed, “Chief Minister’s Office is closely monitoring the unfortunate derailment of Train Number 12506 in Raghunathpur and is in touch with the District authorities in Buxar & other agencies. “.
More details awaited.