Gonda Train Accident Highlights: Restoration Work Underway At Derailment Site, Rescue Ops Completed

Gonda Train Accident: The Assam-bound Dibrugarh Express derailed in UP's Gonda. Three people have died in the accident. Catch all the LIVE updates on the Dibrugarh Express accident here.

Background

Gonda Train Accident: At least 8 coaches of the Dibrugarh Express derailed in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda. The train was going from Chandigarh to Assam's Dibrugarh. Three persons have died in the accident, while 30 sustained injuries, confirmed UP Health Minister and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak. The incident occurred in the Mankapur Vidhan Sabha area.Further details in the Dibrugarh Express Gonda train accident are awaited.Meanwhile, reacting to the incident, Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma and his UP counterpart Yogi Adityanath have ordered their officials to provide immediate relief to the people injured in the accident. While Yogi Adityanath has asked all government hospitals in the region to be prepared to take in the injured for treatment, Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered his officials to ensure that victims from Assam receive proper treatment.The accident comes within just a month of the Sealdah-Agartala Kanchanjunga Express accident, which claimed 11 lives.The AAP, meanwhile, has claimed that railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was busy making reels as people lost lives in train accidents. It said that the Modi government's "inefficiency" was responsible for the deaths of people.Helpline numbers for the accident have been issued:The Ministry of Railways has released helpline numbers for the Dibrugarh Express derailment in Lucknow division of North Eastern Railway:Commercial Control Tinsukia : 9957555984Furkating (FKG): 9957555966Mariani (MXN): 6001882410Simalguri (SLGR): 8789543798Tinsukia (NTSK): 9957555959Dibrugarh (DBRG): 9957555960Guwahati Station:0361-2731621/2/3Relief Work UnderwayUttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak will visit the accident site soon. While SDRF teams are already at the site of the accident, NDRF teams are being sent from Lucknow and Balrampur to Gonda for the rescue and relief operation.A 40-member medical team and 15 ambulances have been deployed for rescue operations in the train accident and orders have been issued to send more ambulances to the spot.A special train has been arranged for the stranded passengers. The special train will take them to Dibrugarh in Assam now.

18/07/2024 22:56:13

Gonda Train Accident LIVE Updates: 4 Critically Injured People Referred To Lucknow Trauma Centre

Dr MW Khan, Medical Superintendent, ASMC Gonda said that four injured people, who were in critical condition have been referred to Lucknow Trauma Centre for further treatment. These four persons were in critical condition.

"Around 12 injured people were admitted to the district hospital. Out of those, four persons were in critical condition. After providing them with basic medical treatment, they have been referred to Lucknow in ambulances with life-support facility. At administration level, the arrangements were in Lucknow Trauma Centre and specialists are available there," he said.

18/07/2024 22:49:04

Gonda Train Accident LIVE Updates: Restoration Work Underway At Derailment Site

The restoration work at the site near Gonda railway station hours after the tragic accident is being carried out in full swing.

18/07/2024 22:45:00

Gonda Train Accident LIVE Updates: Rajasthan LoP Tika Ram Jully Blames Centre For 'Negligence'

After the derailment of the Dibrugarh- Chandigarh Express train, Rajasthan LoP, and Congress leader Tika Ram Jully blamed Centre's "negligence" for it.

"Highways and airports are collapsing and instances of train accidents are increasing. They (central government) made several big promises and even increased the fare. Recently, another train accident took place and they (central government) said that they will bring a system to stop train accidents. Still, this is the condition," he said.

18/07/2024 20:43:46

Gonda Train Accident LIVE Updates: 'Will Do Our Best To Ensure Everyone's Safety' Says Assam CM Biswa

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted about the Dibrugarh-Chandigarh Express accident, saying "Shocked to learn about the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh train accident in UP today. I am monitoring the situation closely. No casualties from Assam reported as of now. Teams are on standby for support. We will do our best to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone."

18/07/2024 20:38:32

Gonda Train Accident LIVE Updates: Rescue Operation Completed At Dibrugarh-Chandigarh Express Derailment Site

The rescue operation after the coaches of the Dibrugarh-Chandigarh Express derailed today has been completed. 

As per North Eastern Railway General Manager Saumya Mathur, 2 people died and 31 got injured.

18/07/2024 19:45:23

Gonda Train Accident LIVE Updates: UP Congress President Ajay Rai Demands Railway Minister's Resignation

Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai demanded the resignation of the Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav and said: "... This is a matter of investigation. Many train-related incidents have happened. Train accidents are happening continuously, people are losing their lives... If anyone is the biggest culprit, then it is the Railway Minister. The Railway Minister should resign...The families of the deceased should be given a compensation of at least Rs 50-50 lakh..."

18/07/2024 19:41:46

Gonda Train Accident LIVE: UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak Says 'Dibrugarh Train Incident Very Serious'

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak said that the Gonda train accident is "very serious". Two people have lost their lives and 29 are injured. The injured are getting treated in the district hospital..."

18/07/2024 19:00:29

Gonda Train Accident LIVE Updates: Help Desk Set Up At Chandigarh Railway Station

A help desk has been set up at the Chandigarh railway station in view of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment.

18/07/2024 18:23:11

Gonda Train Accident Live Updates: Here's What Ambala Divisional Railway Manager Said On Derailment Incident

Ambala Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Mandeep Singh Bhatia, on the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment, said: "Today, some coaches of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations. This (accident site) comes under Lucknow division of NER (North Eastern Railway)."

"The cause of derailment has not been established yet," he added. 

18/07/2024 18:19:25

Gonda Train Accident LIVE Updates: Railways Ministry Announces Ex-Gratia, High-Level Probe Ordered

The Ministry of Railways has announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakhs to the family of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakhs for grievous injury, and Rs. 50,000 to the minor injured.

Apart from the CRS enquiry, a high-level probe has been ordered.

18/07/2024 18:15:46

Gonda Train Accident: 2-3 Critically Injured Patients Referred To Gonda District Hospital

Dr Satya Narayan at PHC Mankapur said that all 25 patients brought there were treated. However, two-three patients who were critically injured were referred to Gonda district hospital. 

18/07/2024 18:15:35

Gonda Train Accident LIVE updates: Railway Ministry Announces Rs 10 Lakh Compensation For Families Of Victims

A compensation of Rs 10 lakh has been announced  for each of the families of those who died in the Gonda train accident. For the ones, who sustained grievous injuries, Rs 2.5 lakh each has been announced. Those who sustained minor injuries will get Rs 50,000, the Railway Ministry has said.

-ANI

18/07/2024 18:08:48

UP Gonda Train Accident: ATS To Probe Dibrugarh Express Tragedy As Loco Pilot Claims To Have Explosion

The Anti-Terrorism Squad of the Uttar Pradesh Police will probe the Dibrugarh train accident after the loco pilot claimed to have heard an explosion right before the train derailed. The ATS will probe if this was a case of sabotage.

(Input: Sanjay Tripathi)

18/07/2024 17:54:28

UP Gonda Train Accident Live: Dibrugarh Express Loco Pilot Heard Explosion Before Derailment, Says Railways

Railways says Dibrugarh Express loco pilot heard an explosion right before the accident.

18/07/2024 17:39:11

Dibrugarh Express Accident LIVE Updates: Netizens Share Images Of Gonda Train Derailment

Social media users are sharing visuals of the train accident. ABP Live does not confirm the veracity of the images.

 

 

 

 

 

18/07/2024 17:26:42

Gonda Train Accident: Special Train To Take Stranded Dibrugarh Express Passengers To Assam

A special train has been arranged by the railways for the passengers of Dibrugarh Express. The special train will depart from Mankapur to Dibrugarh.

--Ravi Kant

18/07/2024 17:24:40

Gonda Train Accident: SDRF Carries Out Rescue Operation In Derailed Dibrugarh Express Coaches

UP SDRF personnel are conducting rescue operation in the derailed coaches of the Dibrugarh Express.

18/07/2024 17:10:13

Dibrugarh Express Accident: Congress Offers Help In Relief Ops

The Congress has offered to help in relief in rescue work in Gonda. "May God give peace to the departed souls and speedy recovery to the injured. All Congress workers are requested to extend their cooperation in relief and rescue work," Congress posted on X.

18/07/2024 17:05:22

Gonda Train Accident: AAP Blames 'Modi Govt's Inefficiency' For Dibrugarh Express Derailment

The Aam Aadmi Party has blamed the Narendra Modi government's "inefficiency" for the Gonda Train Accident. "Four people have died and several others injured after the Dibrugarh Express train derailed near Gonda railway station in Uttar Pradesh. In the Modi government, precious lives of people are being lost in train accidents continuously and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav is busy making reels. After all, for how long will the people of the country continue to bear the brunt of the inefficiency of the Modi government," the AAP posted on X.

 

18/07/2024 16:55:43

Dibrugarh Express Accident: Chandigarh Station Issues Helpline Numbers

Chandigarh station has issued helpline numbers for the Dibrugarh Train accident:
Chandigarh Station Helpline 
0172-2639785 

Ambala Control Helpline number 
0171-2610653

 

18/07/2024 16:43:37

Dibrugarh Express Accident: 40-Member Medical Team, 15 Ambulances On Site

A 40-member medical team and 15 ambulances have reached the accident spot in Gonda. More relief personnel on the way.

18/07/2024 16:40:38

Dibrugarh Express Accident: Tinsukia Division, Gonda Helpline Numbers Activated

Helpline numbers for Tinsukia Division have been activated:

- Commercial Control: 9957555984
- Furkating (FKG): 9957555966
- Mariani (MXN): 6001882410
- Simalguri (SLGR): 8789543798
- Tinsukia (NTSK): 9957555959
- Dibrugarh (DBRG): 9957555960

Gonda: 8957400965
Lucknow: 8957409292

18/07/2024 16:35:55

Gonda Train Accident: SDRF Conducts Rescue Ops As ECR Releases Helpline Numbers For Bihar

Teams of the State Disaster Relief Force are on the spot, carrying out rescue operations. Teams of the National Disaster Response Force are on their way to Gonda from Lucknow to assist in the relief operation.  

East Central Railway has issued helpline numbers for Bihar:

Hajipur: 8252912078
Muzaffarpur: 8252912066
Barauni:  8252912043
Khagaria: 8252912031
Naugachhia: 8252912018
Samastipur: 8102918840, 06274-232131.

18/07/2024 16:31:01

Dibrugarh Express Accident: Brajesh Pathak To Visit Accident Site

UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak is scheduled to visit the accident site shortly.

18/07/2024 16:22:31

Dibrugarh Express Derails: Railways Medical Van Reaches Spot, Rescue Op Underway

Pankaj Singh, CPRO, North Eastern Railway, says, "...medical van of Railways has reached the spot and rescue operation has been started. Helpline numbers have been issued. It happened around 2.37 pm. As per initial info, 4-5 coaches derailed..."

18/07/2024 16:20:00

Dibrugarh Express Accident: Death Toll Rises To 4

The death toll in the Dibrugarh Express train accident has risen to 4.

18/07/2024 16:16:18

Gonda Train Accident: 1 Dead As Dibrugarh-Bound Train Derails

At least 1 person has been killed in the Dibrugarh train derailment.

18/07/2024 16:10:31

Dibrugarh Express Accident: Assam CM Himanta Convenes Cabinet Meeting

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has convened an urgent Cabinet meeting in Guwahati. CM Himanta has instructed officials to take every necessary step to help the people of Assam who were injured in the train accident.

18/07/2024 16:07:20

UP Train Accident: Indian Railways Releases Helpline Numbers

The Ministry of Railways has released helpline numbers for the Dibrugarh Express derailment in Lucknow division of North Eastern Railway:

Commercial Control Tinsukia : 9957555984
Furkating (FKG): 9957555966
Mariani (MXN): 6001882410
Simalguri (SLGR): 8789543798
Tinsukia (NTSK): 9957555959
Dibrugarh (DBRG): 9957555960

Guwahati Helpline 

0361-2731621/2/3

 

 

18/07/2024 15:57:38

Dibrugarh Train Accident: CM Yogi Adityanath Orders Immediate Relief Work In Gonda

Taking cognizance of the train accident in Gonda district has directed the district administration officials to reach the spot and speed up the relief work. The Chief Minister has instructed the officials to immediately take the injured to the hospital and provide them with proper treatment. He also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.

18/07/2024 15:52:58

Dibrugarh Express Accident: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Monitors Situation

Assam CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma has been briefed about the derailment of the Dibrugarh - Chandigarh express in Uttar Pradesh. He is monitoring the situation and the Government of Assam is in touch with relevant authorities.

 

18/07/2024 15:50:20

Gonda Train Accident: Dibrugarh Express From Chandigarh Derails In UP's Gonda

The Assam-bound Dibrugarh Express (train number) has derailed in UP's Gonda. The train derailed on the Motiganj - Jhilahi Down line in the Gonda-Mankapur section of Lucknow division.