The Dibrugarh Express, traveling from Chandigarh to Dibrugarh, derailed near Jhilaahi Railway Station in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. Initial reports indicate that 10 to 12 coaches went off the tracks. The AC coaches of the Dibrugarh Express suffered significant damage in the accident, causing panic among passengers. As the train derailed, passengers screamed in fear and rushed to exit the train once it came to a stop. Emergency rescue teams from Gonda have been dispatched to the site to assist.
Train number 15904, the Dibrugarh Express, was on its regular route from Chandigarh to Dibrugarh. The derailment occurred between Gonda and Jhilaahi, near Pikora. Details on the number of injuries or casualties have yet to be confirmed. Four AC coaches are reported to be involved in the accident.
Official statements
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak confirmed the casualties to PTI, stating that four individuals were killed in the tragic accident.
Rescue and medical response
Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner GS Naveen Kumar reported that a 40-member medical team and 15 ambulances are currently at the accident site. Additional medical personnel and ambulances are being dispatched to provide urgent medical assistance.
Operational updates
Railway officials and local authorities are actively engaged at the scene, overseeing rescue operations and ensuring coordination for relief efforts.
Timeline of the incident
The derailment occurred at approximately 2:35 pm local time, according to railway officials.
Helpline numbers and relief operations
Helpline numbers have been set up by the relief commissioner's office to assist those affected. The Indian Railways has also initiated a relief operation, with medical vans promptly deployed to the site.
Helpline numbers for assistance
The Railway Board has issued several helpline numbers for information and assistance: Commercial Control (9957555984), Furkating (9957555966), Mariani (6001882410), Simalguri (8789543798), Tinsukia (9957555959), and Dibrugarh (9957555960).
Government response
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken note of the incident and directed local authorities to extend all necessary assistance to the affected passengers. He emphasized the importance of providing proper medical care to those injured in the accident.
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