Gonda (Uttar Pradesh) (Aryavarth): One person has died and at least seven sustained injuries after some coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Jhilahi Railway Station in Gonda, officials said.
Pankaj Singh, CPRO, North Eastern Railway, said, “One death has been reported, and there are seven injured, including one severely injured.”
He further said, “The medical van of Railways has reached the spot, and rescue operations have started. Helpline numbers have been issued. The helpline number established in Lucknow is 8957409292, and the helpline number in Gonda is 8957400965. It happened around 2.37 p.m. As per initial information, 4-5 coaches derailed. Our priority is that the relief and rescue work be done as soon as possible.”
Uttar Pradesh’s Relief Commissioner informed X that one NDRF team each was sent from Lucknow and Balrampur to Gonda.
“Five ambulances were deployed for rescue operations in the train accident, and orders have been given to send more ambulances to the spot. First aid is being given to the injured. The injured are being shifted to the hospital. SDRF teams were sent from three districts to expedite relief operations,” it said on X.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the officials to reach the spot immediately and expedite the relief work.
CM Yogi has directed the officials of the district administration for their proper treatment. Along with this, he has also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.
This comes after several cases of train derailment have been reported from several parts of the country.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma was also briefed about the accident.
The Chief Minister’s office said on X, “HCM Himanta Biswa has been briefed about the derailment of the Dibrugarh-Chandigarh express in Uttar Pradesh. HCM is monitoring the situation, and the government of Assam is in touch with relevant authorities.”