2 killed, many injured as Ajmer-Sealdah Express train derails in Kanpur
TNN | Updated: Dec 28, 2016, 08.40 AM IST
KANPUR: At least 2 persons were killed and 28 others were injured on Wednesday when 15 coaches of the Sealdah-Ajmer express
train derailed between Rura -Metha in Kanpur Dehat, leading to disruption of
rail traffic on the Kanpur route, Railway officials said.
2 dead, 28 injured after 15 coaches of Sealdah-Ajmer Express train derailed near Kanpur, Zaki Ahmad, Kanpur IG said.
The mishap occurred at about 5:20 AM, 50 kms from Kanpur
"The 15 waggons of the Sealdah-Ajmer express train 12988 derailed in the wee hours," a Kanpur Rail division official here said.
#SpotVisuals Several injured after 14 coaches of
#AjmerSaeldah exp derail near Roora (Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh); rescue team rushed to the spot
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December 28, 2016
The incident has affected the movement of trains on the route.
List of trains diverted following derailment of
#SaeldahAjmer Express between Rura-Metha near Kanpur (UP). No casualties yet, 24 injured.
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— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP)
December 28, 2016
Rescue and relief operations were being carried out by district administration and railway officials.
Meanwhile, more rescue teams were rushed from Etawah and Kanpur to the accident site.
24 passengers hospitalised,no casualties so far. SP Rura & Kanpur Dehat DM at accident spot: Daljeet Chaudhary (ADG Law&Order)
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— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP)
December 28, 2016
The cause of the derailment was not known immediately, sources said.
#SaeldahAjmerExp derails: No indication of casualties as of now.Ambulances&med relief team has reached spot-Anil Saxena,Indian Railways Spox
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— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP)
December 28, 2016
Injured already started getting medical care,Doctors r attending to all. We r working with hospitals& dist admin to offer all possible help
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu)
December 28, 2016
Senior officials have been directed to reach the accident site immediately, Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said, adding immediate medical help is being provided to the injured.
Thorough investigation will be carried out to ascertain the cause, he added.
#SpotVisuals 15 coaches of Sealdah-Ajmer Express derailed between Rura-Metha near Kanpur. Rescue and relief ops underway
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— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP)
December 28, 2016
Directed CRB, all Sr officials to personally ensure best possible help. Medical vans,relief vans were rushed immediately.Officers r on spot
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu)
December 28, 2016
Ex gratia will be paid to all injured. All passengers are being provided with necessary assistance to ensure least inconvenience, the minister said.
As per preliminary reports 15 coaches of the train got derailed. The first 5 & last 3 coaches were intact, Anil Saxena, Indian Railways spokesman said.
#FirstVisuals 14 coaches of Train no 12988 Ajmer-Saeldah express derail near Kanpur. Several injured. Rescue team rushed to the spot.
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— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP)
December 28, 2016
Senior officials from the Kanpur Rail division have rushed to the site, he said.
#FirstVisuals 14 coaches of Train no 12988 Ajmer-Saeldah express derail near Roora (Kanpur). Several injured. Rescue team rushed to the spot
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— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP)
December 28, 2016
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