Summary:
Thirteen coaches of the Vasco Da Gama-Patna Express derailed near Manikpur, in Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh.
According to media reports, at least eight people have been injured, and three others have lost their lives in the accident which was taken place at 4.18 am.
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Vo: Thirteen coaches of the Vasco Da Gama-Patna Express derailed near Manikpur, in Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh.
According to media reports, at least eight people have been injured, and three others have lost their lives in the accident which was taken place at 4.18 am.
Meanwhile, Injured passengers are being taken to Allahabad`s sub-station and local hospitals.
While, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal took to twitter, saying that immediate rescue and relief operations started, an inquiry ordered into the accident and helpline number issued.
Immediate rescue and relief operations started and an inquiry ordered into the derailment of Vasco De Gama - Patna Express at Manikpur, UP.
My sincere condolences to the families of the deceased.
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) November 24, 2017
Railways announced compensation of Rs.
5 lakh for the families of the deceased, Rs.
1 lakh for those severely injured.
ADG said that fractured railway track appears to be the cause of the accident as per local assessment
Earlier, Vasco Da Gama Express Train had also derailed at Tirupati Station in January 2017.
Despite number of initiatives taken by Railways, the train accidents are unstoppably happening, which raises serious question on the ability of Railways authorities to give accident-free services.
Recently, Suresh Prabhu had to cost his job due to major train accidents in this year.
However, new Minister Suresh Prabhu is also facing the same challenges.
Unfortunately, entire system seems to appear helpless controlling incidents of accidents.
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