New Delhi: The Chandigarh-Dibrugarh express train derailed today near Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, involving at least four cars. The incident happened at Pikaura, an Uttar Pradesh town situated halfway between Gonda and Jhilahi. As per official reports, four passengers passed away in the accident and several were left injured.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath takes cognisance of the train accident in the Gonda district. He directs the officials to reach the spot immediately and expedite the relief work gives instructions for proper treatment of the injured: CMO(file pic) https://t.co/ggCTJKwmq3 pic.twitter.com/FxmUZqzTqH— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2024For relief efforts, a rescue crew has been dispatched to the location. Images show passengers with their bags stacked on the sides of the track, and there are reports of some injuries. The AC compartment had four coaches that derailed a short distance before the Jhulahi railway station. The Railway ministry has issued official helpline numbers for the accident in Gonda. In regard with the derailment of 15904 Dibrugarh Express in Lucknow division of North Eastern Railway, the helpline numbers are issued. pic.twitter.com/pe3CECrnmf— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) July 18, 2024Half a dozen coaches of #DibrugarhExpress 15904 derailed between Motiganj Jhilahi railway station of Gonda district, two killed, two dozen injured, Chandigarh Express was going from Chandigarh to Gorakhpur. Case of Moti Ganj border of Gorakhpur railway section. #TrainAccident… pic.twitter.com/MDuo9Me7P5— Journalist Sanjay Sahu चित्रकूटी (@Sahu24x7) July 18, 2024
