Tragic Train Disaster: Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express Derails in UP, Leaving at Least 2 Dead and Dozens Injured
At least two people have died and 25 others injured after multiple coaches of the Dibrugarh Express derailed near Jhilahi Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. Rescue teams are rushing to the Gonda area, with fears that several people remain trapped. The incident, which affected at least 12 coaches including several AC compartments, occurred in the Gonda-Mankapur section. Visuals from the scene show passengers standing by the railway tracks with their belongings.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has acknowledged the severity of the accident, instructing officials to promptly reach the site and expedite rescue and relief efforts. He has also called for proper medical treatment for the injured.
The derailment has caused significant disruption, with several coaches reported to be in ‘bad shape.’ As the situation unfolds, more details are awaited.
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