At Least 10 Dead After Puri-Haridwar Train Derails in Khatauli, UP

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.

Extremely pained by the derailment of the Utkal Express in Muzaffarnagar. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 19, 2017

Unfortunate incident, we are in constant touch with the Rail Ministry: UP CM Yogi Adityanath on #Muzaffarnagar train derailment. pic.twitter.com/hVHw1T7WnN

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) August 19, 2017

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.

Have ordered inquiry into the unfortunate accident to ascertain the cause. Strict action will be taken against any lapse

— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 19, 2017

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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