Twelve coaches of the Guwahati-Bikaner Express train (15633) derailed near Domohani town in West Bengal on Thursday evening.
According to the information received by Indian Railways, a lot of passengers were travelling from Assam in the train. The incident took place around 5 pm.
Following the accident, the District Railway Manager (DMR) and the (Assistant Divisional Railway Manager) rushed to the site along with the accident relief train and medical van.
"Guwahati-Bikaner Express 15633 (up) derailed at about 5 pm this evening. 12 coaches have been affected. DRM and ADRM rushed to the site along with accident relief train and medical van," Indian Railways informed.
A High-level Commissioner Railway Safety enquiry has been ordered in the accident.
More details are awaited.
( With inputs from ANI )
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