At least four people were killed and many others received injuries after six coaches of the North East Express train derailed in Bihars Buxar on Wednesday.
According to Railways, the train derailed at around 9:35 pm near Raghunathpur station in Buxar district.
Confirming the casualties, Buxar DM Anshul Agarwal said, We have received confirmation that about 4-5 people have died.
At least 3 coaches of North East Express (12506) derailed at around 9:35pm near Raghunathpur station (Danapur division) in Bihars Buxar district. The train is bound from Anand Vihar Terminal to Kamakhya. # accident #railway #train #TrainAccident pic.twitter.com/FqKSfe9kzC
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The train, which started from Anand Vihar Terminus in Delhi, was on its way to Kamakhya near Guwahati in Assam.
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The injured have been taken to AIIMS, Patna Medical College and Hospital; and Nalanda Medical College
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav said that he has spoken to the Disaster Management Department, Health Department, and the district officials of Buxar and Bhojpur to reach the spot and speed up the relief and rescue work.
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Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) October 11, 2023
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarmas office also said that they are closely monitoring the unfortunate derailment of the train in Raghunathpur.
Chief Ministers 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. @himantabiswa @Buxarprashasan @RailNf https://t.co/RWbzqTf8fU
Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) October 11, 2023
A railway official said the rescue operations were underway but the darkness was adding to the difficulty. Visuals of the accident showed some passengers being rescued with the help of stairs.
The Railways have released the following helpline numbers — Patna: 9771449971, Danapur: 8905697493, Commercial Control: 7759070004, and Ara helpline: 8306182542.
