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Kamayani, Janata Express Trains Derail in Madhya Pradesh: 27 Dead


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Harda, Madhya Pradesh, Aug 05:  27 people have died after ten bogies of two packed trains derailed near Harda in Madhya Pradesh within minutes of each other late on Tuesday night. Over 300 people have been rescued so far; nearly 40 are injured.

 

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Six coaches of the Mumbai-Varanasi Kamayani Express derailed around 11:30 pm while crossing a culvert near the Kudawa railway station, around 25 kilometres from Harda. Minutes later, four coaches and the engine of the Jabalpur-Mumbai Janata Express, which was travelling in the opposite direction, derailed.

The track caved in due to heavy rain and waterlogging in the area, leading to the derailment, said Railways spokesperson Anil Saxena, adding that the bogies had not fallen into the Machak river as earlier reported.

"Enquiry ordered,Ex gratia to be paid immediately.Flooding of tracks due to very heavy downpour.Will make detailed statement to parliament," tweeted Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu.

Police and doctors have been deployed to the accident site, with television footage showing medical supplies being piled on a nearby station platform and rescuers combing through tilted carriages.

"Rescue operations are in full swing. Things are under control and most of the people have been rescued," Mr Saxena told NDTV.

"The two train accidents in Madhya Pradesh are deeply distressing. Deeply pained over the loss of lives. Condolences to families of deceased," tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Rescuers said operations were being hampered by flooding in the area with officials working through the night, mostly in darkness.

"The entire area has been reeling under heavy rainfall for the last few days. The roads are badly damaged, even the access road," Mr Saxena said.

All private and government hospitals in Harda were alerted and made ready to accommodate the victims.

Rail traffic in the area has been hit, with at least 25 trains from Mumbai being diverted. Trains from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh were temporarily stopped. Sources said some of the trains may be diverted via Rajasthan-Kota route.

 

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