Guwahati-Bikaner Express Derails, Kills 3 & 20 Injured, Authority Orders Inquiry
On January 13, Guwahati-Bikaner Express derailed, killing three people and left 20 injured. The PM Modi and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee condemned the incident and assured support and inquiry. In addition, TMC announced Rs 5 lakh, Rs 1 lakh and Rs 25,000 for deceased, severely injured and minor injured people, respectively. In addition, the Indian Railways ordered, a high level railway inquiry in the incident.
Tags: Guwahati-Bikaner Express, Train Accidents, West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, PM Narendra Modi
Courtesy: Republic World
Guwahati-Bikaner Express' 12 Coaches Derailed In West Bengal
On January 13, at least 12 coaches of Guwahati-Bikaner Express derailed near Domohani, Jailpaiguri region, West Bengal. According to ANI, many people from Assam were traveling in the train, which derailed at 5:00 pm. Indian Railways informed and said, "DRM and ADRM rushed to the site along with accident relief train and medical van". Furthermore, a high level railway commissioner safety inquiry has been ordered in the accident.
Tags: train derailed, Assam, Guwahati-Bikaner Express, West Bengal, accident
Courtesy: ANI