Rampur: Eight compartments of Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derailed near Kosi temple in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday morning.
The accident happened between Mundapandey and Rampur railway stations, Northern Railway spokesperson Neeraj Sharma said.
#Visuals from Uttar Pradesh: Eight coaches of Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derail near Rampur. pic.twitter.com/Lljzs16Cdq— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 15, 2017
No deaths have been reported, but 12 people were injured. The injured passengers have been taken to a nearby hospital.
#BREAKING -- 8 bogies of Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derails near Kosi bridge, Rampur, many feared injured, reports @pranshumisraa pic.twitter.com/nejE7W3LUS— News18 (@CNNnews18) April 15, 2017
Neeraj Sharma, CPRO Northern Railways, said, “We have provided medical assistance. We have reports of injuries but no deaths have been reported. We will be providing a relief train soon. DRM Moradabad is supervising the relief work. 20-25 trains will be affected.”
The official said cause of the accident is not known yet. Rescue operations are underway.
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has ordered an inquiry and said he is personally monitoring the situation. He also announced a compensation of Rs 50,000 for the passengers
injured in the derailment.
Personally monitoring situation.Directed senior officers to rush to the spot.Ensure speedy relief and rescue operations 1/ https://t.co/lNoLkDHcI6— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) April 15, 2017
Enquiry ordered to look into the cause,strict action will be taken against any lapse 2/— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) April 15, 2017
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 50,000 each for seriously injured and Rs 25,000 each to injured.
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