At Least 10 Dead After Puri-Haridwar Train Derails in Khatauli, UP
Fourteen coaches of the Puri-Haridwar Utkal Express derailed in Khatauli near Muzaffarnagar.
At least forty people were injured as fourteen coaches of the Puri-Haridwar Utkal Express derailed in Khatauli near Muzaffarnagar on 19 August, officials said.
ADG (Meerut Zone) Prashant Kumar said the number of injured persons was yet to be ascertained. At least 10 people have been killed and over 50 have been injured, according to official statements.
Railway Ministry officials said they are still awaiting details of the accident that took place around 5:45 pm.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed all possible help. Television visuals show derailed coaches have crashed into a house.
Former Railway Minister Lalu Yadav lashed out Suresh Prabhu, asking for his resignation.
Local administration officials have reached the spot and rescue operations are underway, officials in Delhi said.
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