[ Updated: January 13, 2022 20:30 IST ]
Railways has issued several helpline numbers for any information regarding the Guwahati-Bikaner express train that derailed near the New Domohani railway station in West Bengal.
Mangled remains of Guwahati-Bikaner Express train after it got derailed at Mainaguri in Jalpaiguri district
At least 3 passengers have died and several others are feared trapped after 12 coaches of Guwahati-Bikaner Express train (15633) derailed near Domohani
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced enhanced ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for kin of those who have died and Rs 1 lakh for those with grievous injury and Rs 25,000 for minor injuries.
Sources say the train derailed due to a crack in the railway track, however, there has been no official statement regarding this.
Total ambulances that are deployed in the rescue operation is approximately between 30-35. According to officials, the rescue operation is almost complete as all trapped/injured passengers have been taken to the hospital.
At least 12 coaches of the Guwahati-Bikaner Express train were derailed, reports said.
Railways has issued several helpline numbers for any information regarding the Guwahati-Bikaner express train that derailed near the New Domohani railway station in West Bengal.
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