Sealdah-Ajmer express derails near Kanpur in UP
In the wee hours of Wednesday, 15 coaches of Train no 12987 Ajmer-Sealdah Express derailed near Kanpur. According to preliminary reports, two people were killed and 43 injured.
The accident took place near Rura railway station at about 5:20 AM, 50 kms from Kanpur.
Railway authorities have said that a rescue team has been rushed to the spot. The incident has affected the movement of trains on the route.
Rescue and relief operations were being carried out by the district administration and railway officials. Meanwhile, more rescue teams were rushed from Etawah and Kanpur to the accident site.
Rescue operations are over with all passengers pulled out of the derailed coaches. While 33 injured passengers have been admitted to the district hospital, 10 have been admitted to the Hallet Hospital in Kanpur.
As per preliminary reports 15 coaches of the train got derailed. The first 5 and last 3 coaches were intact.
“A rescue team has rushed to the spot and a medical relief train from Kanpur has also been sent to the accident site. Currently we are focusing on relief and rescue operations,” Railway spokesperson Anil Saxena said.
Injured already started getting medical care,Doctors r attending to all. We r working with hospitals& dist admin to offer all possible help
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