A major railway accident was reported in Assam on Wednesday morning after several coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed near Digaru railway station, on the outskirts of Guwahati. The incident triggered an immediate response from railway authorities, with rescue and relief operations launched at the site.
Locomotive And Several Coaches Derail
According to preliminary information, the locomotive and five coaches of the train went off the tracks. However, some media reports put the number of derailed coaches at six or seven. The train was travelling from Kolkata towards Sairang in Mizoram when the accident occurred.
Railway officials reached the spot to assess the situation and coordinate relief operations. Efforts were also initiated to manage the disruption to railway services following the incident.
Conflicting Reports Over Passenger Injuries
Reports of passengers sustaining injuries emerged following the derailment. However, the Northeast Frontier Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer initially stated that no injuries had been reported.
Meanwhile, some media outlets reported that passengers had been injured and taken to hospitals. The exact number of injured passengers remains unclear, with conflicting information emerging after the accident.
Relief Operations Launched
Railway authorities immediately initiated rescue and relief operations to assist passengers affected by the derailment. Arrangements were also made to transport passengers to their destinations through an alternative train.
Teams were deployed at the accident site to assess the damage and assist in restoring normal railway operations.
Railway Officials Examine Possible Cause
According to the railway spokesperson, the train was being received at Digaru station to give precedence to another train. The locomotive pilot reportedly could not control the train’s speed during the process.
Further examination is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the derailment. Railway authorities are monitoring the situation as restoration and relief work continues.