Train derailed in Kangra valley no loss of life

Shimla | Saturday | 23rd February, 2019

Summary:

Dharamshala: A train heading to Pathankot, derailed from its narrow gauge track in Kangra valley at 5am on Friday. But no loss of life has been reported. Repeated attempts to contact divisional manager Vivek Kumar proved futile, as he didn’t respond to the phone calls.Recently, railway department had announced an express train on this track. Sources said that only the engine derailed due to heavy rains in the past few days.Police inspector Ravinder Kumar, who was recording the statements of the eyewitnesses, confirmed that there was no loss of life. Landslides, uprooted trees and shooting stones are the common obstructions that happen during rainy season..