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Many Dead As Kanchanjunga Express Derails After Being Hit By Goods Train In North Bengal — In Pics
A goods train has rammed into the Kanchanjunga Express train in Darjeeling district, West Bengal.
A goods train has rammed into the Kanchanjunga Express train in Darjeeling district, West Bengal.
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A goods train has rammed into the Kanchanjunga Express train in Darjeeling district, West Bengal. (Photo: ABP Ananda)
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At least five people are confirmed dead, and several others sustained injuries in the accident. (Photo: ABP Ananda)
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At least two rear compartments of the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express derailed on Monday after a goods train collided with it near New Jalpaiguri station in West Bengal. (Photo: ABP Ananda)
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has confirmed the incident and said: "DM, SP, doctors, ambulances and disaster teams have been rushed to the site for rescue, recovery, medical assistance. Action on war-footing initiated." (Photo: ABP Ananda)
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The goods train hit the Kanchenjunga Express from behind, sending the two coaches off the tracks. (Photo: ABP Ananda)
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The impact of the accident could be guaged from the fact that one of the coaches of the Kanchenjunga was sent flying in the air. It then landed on the goods train. (Photo: ABP Ananda)
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The divisional railway manager (DRM) of North Frontier Railway's Katihar division said unconfirmed reports suggest that a few persons may have been injured in the accident. (Photo: ABP Ananda)
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Scores of people gathered around the accident site. (Photo: ABP Ananda)
Published at : 17 Jun 2024 11:07 AM (IST)
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