Seven people died on Sunday, 3 February, after nine coaches of the Delhi-bound Seemanchal Express derailed in Vaishali district of Bihar, railway officials told PTI.
The accident took place at 3:58 am in Sahadai Buzurg.
We are focusing on rescue and relief operations right now. Railway Accident Medical Van along with team of doctors are at site. Two teams of NDRF have also reached the spot.Smita Vats Sharma,Additional Director General PR (Rail) at 7:30 am
One general coach, one AC coach B3, three sleeper coaches -S8, S9, S10 and four more coaches have derailed, said East Central Railway spokesperson Rajesh Kumar.
The 12487 Jogbani-Anand Vihar Terminal Seemanchal Express was reportedly running at full speed when the accident occurred.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed grief over the Seemachal Express derailment and has directed the administration to provide adequate assistance for rescue and relief operations, reported ANI.
A team of doctors has rushed to the accident site from Sonpur and Barauni. Accident relief train has also moved for carrying out relief and rescue operations.
The Railways has also issued help line numbers - Sonpur 06158221645, Hajipur 06224272230 and Barauni 06279232222.
(With inputs from PTI, ANI)
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