New Delhi: In a fatal incident, Kalinga-Utkal Express has met with an accident near Khatauli in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday around 5:50 pm. 14 coaches of the train derailed. NDRF teams are mobilized for rescue operation. Here are live updates on Kalinga-Utkal Express derailment:
  • I am going to Muzaffarnagar train derailment site, our teams there are fully equipped. Will rescue stranded ppl asap:NDRF DG Sanjay Kumar
  • ATS teams also rushed in. Anand Kumar, ADG (Law & Order), says they'll help in rescue ops, look at any aspect of "sabotage"
  • ABP News spotted broken railway tracks; repair work was going on
  • Have spoken to ji,he has assured all possible help.All possible medical help being extended to the injured: Suresh Prabhu
  • PM is monitoring it, has talked to Railway Minister and UP CM. MLA from Odisha Ravi Naik will visit spot: Dharmendra Pradhan
  • Unfortunate incident, we are in constant touch with the Rail Ministry: UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Muzaffarnagar train derailment
  • Extremely pained by the derailment of the Utkal Express in Muzaffarnagar. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased: PM
  • I wish those injured a speedy recovery. The situation is being monitored very closely by the Railways Ministry: PM
  • How will people travel, there is guarantee of safety. Railway Minister should resign: Lalu Prasad Yadav on Muzaffarnagar train derailment
  • Have also requested Dr Sanjeev Balyan ji to reach the site: Suresh Prabhu
PHOTOS: Kalinga-Utkal Express derails near Khatauli, Muzaffarnagar
  • Have ordered inquiry into the unfortunate accident to ascertain the cause. Strict action will be taken against any lapse: Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhu
  • 65 are reportedly injured
  • 11 people are reportedly dead
The train was going from Puri to Haridwar. The train was scheduled to reach Haridwar at 9 pm on Saturday. (With inputs from agencies)