Six coaches of Puri-Haridwar-Kalinga Utkal Express derailed in Muzaffarnagar’s Khatauli on Saturday. Twenty three people have been killed and several others were injured in the incident.
“The incident took place at 5:50 pm today; 5 coaches of the train have derailed, there could be injuries in this,” Railways spokesperson Anil Saxena said.
Rescue operations which began soon after the incident occurred, are said to have been completed.
Rescue operations have been completed.All injured shifted to hospital. Restoration work will start now.Still monitoring situation closely
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 19, 2017
Police and emergency teams had rushed to the spot to carry out rescue work. Rail Minister Suresh Prabhu tweeted to say that he was personally monitoring the situation and was in constant touch with officials.
Medical vans have been rushed to the site.All efforts being taken to ensure speedy relief and rescue operations
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 19, 2017
Have instructed Chairman Rly Board,Member Traffic to oversee rescue and relief operations.I am personally monitoring situation
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 19, 2017
Instructed General Manager, other senior officers to ensure all possible help to the people
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 19, 2017
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed all possible help.
रेल हादसे में घायल यात्रियों का समुचित इलाज होगा, हर संभव मदद पहुंचाने के निर्देश दे दिए गए है।
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) August 19, 2017
NDRF teams had also been mobilized for rescue operation at Khatauli railway station in Muzaffarnagar.
