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
@JPNadda 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)