West Bengal: Politicians Express Grief On West Bengal Train Accident, Watch Updates | ABP News
A major train accident has occurred in West Bengal on Monday (17-06-2024). The Kanchenjunga Express, loaded with passengers, collided with a freight train in Jalpaiguri here. The collision was so strong that several coaches of the Kanchenjunga Express derailed. It is being told that the accident happened at 9.30 am. Train No. 13174 Kanchenjunga Express collided with a freight train. After this, two coaches of Kanchenjunga Express derailed. However, there is no news of any casualties so far. It is reported that many people were injured in this accident. The video after the accident has come out. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, I am saddened to hear the news of a tragic train accident in Phansedeva area of Darjeeling district. More information is still awaited. Kanchenjunga Express collided with a goods train. DM, SP, doctor, ambulance and disaster teams have been sent to the spot for help. Rescue operations have been started on war footing.