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The Dibrugarh Express train derailment occurred near Gonda station, between the Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations, under the jurisdiction of North Eastern Railway (NER) at approximately 2:37 pm.
The accident has drawn attention to the importance of railway safety and the need for stringent measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The families of the victims and those injured are receiving support, and the railway authorities have expressed their condolences.
Bad weather affected the rescue operation for a while, but police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) completed the task, said the officials.
The derailment of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express near Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in two fatalities and 34 injuries. Emergency services responded swiftly, and an inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident.
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken note of the incident and directed officials to ensure comprehensive support for injured passengers, emphasising their proper medical care.
Following the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment near Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, the government announced compensation: Rs 10 lakhs per deceased, Rs 2.5 lakhs for grievous injuries, and Rs. 50,000 for minor injuries. A high-level inquiry was ordered alongside an ongoing CRS investigation.
A 40-member medical team and 15 ambulances are at the spot and more help is being rushed for the rescue operations in the Dibrugarh train derailment incident, Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner G.S. Naveen Kumar has informed.
North Eastern Railway CPRO Pankaj Singh said "The medical van of railways has reached the spot and a rescue operation has been started. It happened around 2.37 pm."
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed deep sorrow over the train accident in Gonda district that resulted in two fatalities.
The derailment of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, has resulted in one death and multiple injuries. Rescue operations are ongoing, and helpline numbers have been issued for assistance.
Dibrugarh Express accident HIGHLIGHTS: Indian Railways issued helpline numbers moments after the derailment of 15904 Dibrugarh Express in the Lucknow division of North Eastern Railway.
The Dibrugarh Express derailed near Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, causing significant damage to several coaches and panic among passengers. Emergency teams have been dispatched, and further details on injuries are awaited.
Dibrugarh Express derails: According to the official statement by the Railways, the coaches of Dibrugarh Express derailed in Gonda at around 2:35 pm.
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