Rail Accident: Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express Derails near Gonda in UP- Details are awaited
Gonda, July 18, 2024:The Dibrugarh Express derailed near Gonda in UP causing significant damage to several coaches and panic among passengers.
The Dibrugarh Express, en route from Chandigarh to Dibrugarh, derailed near Jhilaahi Railway Station in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. Initial reports indicate that 10 to 12 coaches went off the tracks. The AC coaches of the train sustained significant damage, causing panic among passengers.
As the train derailed, passengers screamed in fear and rushed to exit the train once it came to a stop. Emergency rescue teams from Gonda have been dispatched to the site to assist in the relief efforts.
Train number 15904, the Dibrugarh Express, was following its regular route from Chandigarh to Dibrugarh when the incident occurred between Gonda and Jhilaahi, near Pikora. Details on the number of injuries or casualties are still awaited. Four AC coaches are reported to be involved in the accident.