10 coaches of Delhi-bound Kaifiyat Express derails in UP, 74 injured

Mangalore Today News Network

Lucknow/New Delhi, Aug 23, 2017: Ten coaches and engine of the Delhi-bound Kaifiyat Express derailed in Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh in the wee hours of Wednesday, resulting in injuries to at least 50 people. The incident comes four days after 14 coaches of Utkal Express derailed in UP’s Khatauli, killing 23.

"10 bogies and engine derailed after colliding with a dumper. No news of deaths," Anil Saxena, Additional Director General (ADG) Public Relations (PR) Railways told ANI.

The train travelling from Azamgarh to Delhi collided with a dumper at around 2:50 am between Pata and Achalda railway stations.

At least 74 passengers were injured and have been rushed to the hospital. Four passengers, in critical condition, have been referred to hospitals in Etawah and Saifai, said UP’s Principal Secretary (Hhome) Arvind Kumar.

According to emerging reports, several vehicles would use the railway tracks as a shortcut.

"Have directed senior officers to reach the site immediately," he further informed.

NCR sources said that work for a dedicated freight corridor was going on at the site at the time of the accident.

Officials rushed to the spot to provide rescue and relief operations to the passengers. A National Disaster Response Force team also reached the accident spot for rescue operations.

This is the second rail accident since last Saturday when Utkal Express had derailed in Muzaffarnagar distict of UP, killing 23 people and injuring 156.

However, the railway ministry has tweeted that only 25 people have been injured.

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