West Bengal Train Accident Video: In the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, the Kanchenjunga Express train collided with a freight train. 3 coaches have derailed in the accident. The train was going to Sealdah. The freight train hit the standing train from behind. Three bogies of the train have been badly damaged. After the accident, two bogies have climbed over each other.
Major Railway Accident(Bada Rail Haadasa)
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The accident took place between Rangapani and Nijbari. Two passengers are said to have died, although the death has not been officially confirmed. There is no information about the injured yet. Disaster teams have reached the spot for rescue operations. Relief train is also being sent to the spot.
See the photo of the accident(West Bengal Train Accident Video)
Tweet by Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu
A tragic accident has taken place in the NFR zone. Rescue operations are going on rapidly with the coordinated efforts of Railways, NDRF and SDRF. The injured are being rushed to hospitals. Senior officers are present on the spot for monitoring.
Railways, NDRF and SDRF engaged in rescue
Unfortunate accident in NFR zone. Rescue operations going on at war footing. Railways, NDRF and SDRF are working in close coordination. Injured are being shifted to the hospital. Senior officials have reached site.
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) June 17, 2024
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav tweeted that an unfortunate accident took place in the NFR zone, rescue operations are going on on a war footing. Railways, NDRF and SDRF are engaged in rescue. The injured are being taken to the hospital. Senior officials have reached the spot.
Really disturbing pic.twitter.com/4hvsZm17nu
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed grief over the accident.
West Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee tweeted
Shocked to learn, just now, about a tragic train accident, in Phansidewa area of Darjeeling district. While details are awaited, Kanchenjunga Express has reportedly been hit by a goods train. DM, SP, doctors, ambulances and disaster teams have been rushed to the site for rescue,…
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 17, 2024
On this accident, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee(West Bengal Train Accident Video) wrote on social media platform X, ‘Received information about a tragic rail accident from Phansidewa in Darjeeling district. Shocked.
Although full details are awaited, the Kanchenjunga Express has reportedly collided with a freight train. A team has been sent to the spot for rescue and medical assistance. DM and SP have also been sent to the spot. Rescue is going on on a war footing.
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