13 bogies of Tapti Ganga Express derail in Bihar 6 injured

  • | Sunday | 31st March, 2019

"About 180 passengers, who wanted to continue their onward journey, have been sent for their destinations by a special train," the CPRO said, adding, others were served refreshments and sent to Chapra (Saran district headquarters) by bus from where they left for their native places. "The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained and we are waiting for more details," Yadav said, adding that it will be clear only after an investigation is conducted.The main line (up line) has been blocked because of the accident, the CPRO said.Rescue operations are under way, some officials said. PATNA: Six passengers were injured on Sunday after 13 coaches of Chapra-Surat Tapti Ganga Express derailed in Bihar's Saran district.The accident took place near Gautam Asthan railway station in Varanasi division at 9.45 am, minutes after the Surat-bound train left Chapra Junction, Sanjay Yadav, chief public relations officer (CPRO) of North Eastern Railway said.No casualty has been reported so far, the CPRO told PTI over phone, adding that the injured had been admitted to a local hospital.The accident spot is 10 km away from Chapra town, he said.

PATNA: Six passengers were injured on Sunday after 13 coaches of Chapra-Surat Tapti Ganga Express derailed in Bihar's Saran district.The accident took place near Gautam Asthan railway station in Varanasi division at 9.45 am, minutes after the Surat-bound train left Chapra Junction, Sanjay Yadav, chief public relations officer (CPRO) of North Eastern Railway said.No casualty has been reported so far, the CPRO told PTI over phone, adding that the injured had been admitted to a local hospital.The accident spot is 10 km away from Chapra town, he said."The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained and we are waiting for more details," Yadav said, adding that it will be clear only after an investigation is conducted.The main line (up line) has been blocked because of the accident, the CPRO said.Rescue operations are under way, some officials said."About 180 passengers, who wanted to continue their onward journey, have been sent for their destinations by a special train," the CPRO said, adding, others were served refreshments and sent to Chapra (Saran district headquarters) by bus from where they left for their native places.

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