Two people lost their lives, and 20 others were injured when a Howrah-Mumbai passenger train derailed early Tuesday morning.
The derailment occurred at approximately 3:43 am near Jharkhand's Charadharpur division, between Rajkharswan West Outer and Barabamboo. According to officials, 18 coaches of the train derailed, including 16 passenger coaches, one power car, and one pantry car.
The incident happened after a goods train coming from the opposite direction derailed, impacting the passenger train.
All injured passengers have received first aid, and a further investigation is underway.
Several helpline numbers have been issued for assistance:
- CSMT: 022-22694040
- Dadar: 9136452387
- Kalyan: 8356848078
- Thane: 9321336747
- Tatanagar: 06572290324
- Chakradharpur: 06587 238072
- Rourkela: 06612501072 / 06612500244
- Howrah: 9433357920 / 03326382217
- Jharsuguda: 06645-272530
Source:- https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/two-dead-20-injured-as-howrah-mumbai-train-derails-in-jharkhand-895523?
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