Six coaches of Kolkata-Sairang Express derail in Assam
Several passengers were injured after the train went off the tracks near Digaru railway station on Wednesday morning.
Six coaches and the engine of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed near Digaru railway station in Assam's Kamrup (Metro) district at approximately 6:54 am on Wednesday, according to reports by News18, The Economic Times and Deccan Chronicle.
The train was travelling from Aizawl, Mizoram, to Kolkata, West Bengal, when the incident occurred. While several passengers were reported injured and taken to a nearby hospital, no fatalities have been reported so far.
The Indian Railways stated that the derailment happened while the train was being received at Digaru station to allow another train to pass. The authorities said the locomotive pilot was unable to manage the train's speed, leading to the accident.
Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), confirmed that six coaches derailed and noted that senior officials had been sent to the site to assess the situation.
Relief and rescue operations have commenced, and a recovery train has been dispatched to the location to assist with rescue efforts and clear the tracks. Passengers are being moved to their destinations using an alternate train.