LUCKNOW: Several bogies of Dibrugarh- Chandigarh Express train got derailed near Gonda district in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. No casualties were reported in the incident.
As per the initial reports, six coaches of 15904 Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express got derailed between Motiganj-Jhilahi railway station.
The train was heading towards Dibrugarh.
A contingent of army jawans were sent to the spot to assist local administration in relief and rescue operations.
Additional rescue teams of railway were also dispatched from Gorakhpur and Gonda districts.
Taking cognisance of the incident, chief minister Yogi Adityanath directed the officials to reach the spot immediately and expedite the relief work. He also instructed officials to provide proper treatment to the injured people.
Assam CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma has been briefed about the incident. He is monitoring the situation and the state government is in touch with relevant authorities, Assam CMO said.
The railway has issued helpline numbers:
Lucknow- 8957409292
Gonda- 8957400965
(More details awaited)