Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express accident LIVE: Passenger recalls 'explosion' before train derailed, ‘felt strong jolt and…’
₹2.5 lakhs for grievous injury and Rs. 50,000 for those who suffered minor injuries.The Railway Ministry said that a high-level enquiry has been ordered alongside the CRS enquiry.According to an NDTV update, the driver of the derailed passenger train claims to have heard a loud noise before the accident.“Failure of automatic signal, lapses at multiple levels in managing operations and non-availability of critical safety equipment such as walkie-talkie with the loco pilot and train manager are some of the reasons cited for collision in the probe report.
PM Narendra Modi and his Railway Minister, who leaves no opportunity for self-publicity, must take direct responsibility of the massive lapses that have plagued the Indian Railways," said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.“The train got derailed between Motiganj and Dhilai…7 people were injured out of which 6 people suffered minor injuries, and 2 people died…Our priority is to complete the rescue operation at the earliest so that trains start plying on the route again... A helpline number has been established.
A special train will be run for the passengers of this train to take them to their destination... The railway team has reached the spot to work on the restoration of the railway track," said Pankaj Singh — the CPRO for North Eastern Railway."Dr Himanta Biswa has been briefed about the derailment of the Dibrugarh - Chandigarh express in Uttar Pradesh.
HCM is monitoring the situation, and the Government of Assam is in touch with relevant authorities," said an official release by the Assam Chief Minister's office.“Two people have lost their lives in the incident till now. Around six people are seriously injured and they have been shifted to the hospital.
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