PHOTOS: Train mishap in Bihar; bogies crushed, people remain stuck inside capsized coaches for hours

Prima facie, the derailment was caused by a rail fracture, officials said./ Image: ABP News

The 12487 Jogbani-Anand Vihar Seemanchal Express originated from Jogbani in Kishanganj district and the accident took place around 4 am. Image: ABP News

Of the 29 people injured in the accident, two have suffered grievous injuries, while 27 have received simple injuries, the GRP said.

The office of Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has announced Rs 5 lakh ex gratia each to kin of those killed, Rs 1 lakh each to the grievously injured people and Rs 50,000 each to those who received simple injuries./ Image: ANI

Local residents were aiding rescue teams in carrying out operations./ Image: ANI

Passengers who were struck inside the capsized bogies of train. At around 10: 30 in the morning authorities announced that all the passengers were evacuated from the bogies / Image: ANI

One general coach, one AC coach B3, three sleeper coaches - S8, S9, S10 and six more coaches have derailed/ Image: ANI

Chief Public Relations Officer, East Central Zone, Rajesh Kumar, said the accident took place at Sahadai Buzurg, close to Mahanar Road in the Sonepur division/ Image: ANI

At least seven passengers died and 29 others were injured early Sunday when a rail fracture caused 11 bogies of the Delhi-bound Seemanchal Express to jump the tracks in Bihar's Vaishali district/ Image: ANI