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Crack in track caused Mahakaushal derailment: Officials

8 coaches of the Mahakaushal Express derail in UP
30 Mar 2017
  • Eight coaches of the Mahakaushal Express running between Jabalpur-Nizamuddin derailed in the early hours of Thursday.
  • According to the Chief Public Relations Officer of North Central Railway, the accident injured 9 passengers. But there are no casualties.
  • As per the initial reports, the incident occurred around 2:07 am; the cause of derailment remains ambiguous.

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  • According to an official of the North Central Railway, an accident-relief train was rushed to the spot and the injured were provided with first-aid.
  • Senior officials, including the general manager of the North Central Railway, MC Chauhan, also hurried to the site; rescue operations are on.
  • Helplines have been put up at Jhansi, Gwalior, Banda and Nizamuddin stations for helping passengers' relatives with information.

    • Crack in track caused Mahakaushal derailment: Officials
    30 Mar 2017
  • Authorities stated that a crack in a fresh weld on the left side of the tracks appeared to be the prime cause of the derailment of the Mahakaushal Express.
  • Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha said the crack was fresh and suddenly developed, causing the accident.
  • Authorities have rushed medical supplies to the spot and rescue and relief work in underway.



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