Six coaches of Kolkata-Sairang Express derail in Assam
The locomotive and five coaches derailed near Digaru railway station on Wednesday morning during the train's journey to Kolkata.
The Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed near the Digaru railway station in Assam's Kamrup (Metro) district at approximately 6:54 am on Wednesday, according to reports from BusinessLine and Moneycontrol.
The train was travelling from Sairang, located near Mizoram's Aizawl, to Kolkata when the incident occurred.
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) stated that the derailment involved the locomotive and five coaches. The railway noted that the accident happened while the train was trying to yield to another train and the loco pilot lost control of the speed.
While BusinessLine reported that several passengers were feared injured, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that all passengers are safe. Rediff reported that four persons sustained minor injuries.
NFR confirmed there were no casualties in the incident. A recovery train was sent to the site for rescue operations and to clear the tracks.
Passengers are currently being moved to their destinations using an alternative train, according to the NFR.