Somnath Express Derails In Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur
Somnath Express Accident: Two coaches of the Somnath Express have derailed in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur. The train was approaching a stop and hence, the damage was minimal. No casualty was reported.
Jabalpur Train Accident: Two coaches of the Somnath Express derailed in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur early on Saturday. The accident, which occurred at 5.50 AM, happened around 150 metres from the station. Indore-Jabalpur express train (No: 22191) derailed at nearly "dead stop speed".
#WATCH | Two coaches of Somnath Express derailed in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. No casualties/injuries reported.
— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2024
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No casualty has been reported in the incident so far.
Harshit Shrivastava, CPRO, West Central Railway said, "The train was coming from Indore. As it approached Jabalpur Railway Station's platform number 6, two coaches in the front derailed. The incident happened around 100-150 metres from the end of the Jabalpur station platform. All passengers are safe. The incident took place around 5.50 AM."
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#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: Harshit Shrivastava, CPRO, West Central Railway says, "The train was coming from Indore. When it was heading towards Jabalpur railway station's platform number 6, the train was moving slowly and 2 coaches derailed. All passengers are safe. The incident… https://t.co/8zzhTjTgdV pic.twitter.com/lIEEIHkp4u
— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2024
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