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4 dead, over 20 injured as coaches of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express train derail in UP’s Gonda

In a tragic incident earlier today, the 15904 Chandigarh - Dibrugarh Express derailed between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations near Gonda Junction, under the jurisdiction of North Eastern Railway. The derailment, which occurred around 2:37 PM, resulted in the overturning of four to five coaches towards the front of the train.

Upon receiving the distressing news, medical teams and senior officials from the Lucknow division of North Eastern Railway swiftly mobilized to the site to commence rescue operations.

As of the latest reports, one fatality has been confirmed, and seven individuals have sustained injuries. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with further details awaited on the exact number of casualties and the extent of injuries, informed Pankaj Singh, CPRO, North Eastern Railway to the media.

Helpline numbers have been activated at various stations across the affected regions to provide assistance and information:

Tinsukia: 9957555984

Furkating: 9957555966

Mariani: 6001882410

Simalguri: 8789543798

Tinsukia: 9957555959

Dibrugarh: 9957555960

Katihar: 9771441956, 9002041952

Kishanganj: 06456226794, 7542028020

New Jalpaiguri: 6287801758

Siliguri: 9749397735

Alipurduar: 9046226635, 03564-270870, 03564-270871

New Coochbehar: 7605036155

New Alipurduar: 7595001310

Kokrajhar: 9046007023

Guwahati: 0361 2731621, 622, 623

Kamakhya: 0361 2670086

Lumding: 03674 263120, 263126

Gonda: 8957400965

Lucknow: 8957409292

Gorakhpur: 05512208169

Railway authorities have also initiated diversions to manage the flow of train services in the region.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of Assam has been briefed on the situation and is actively overseeing response efforts in coordination with relevant authorities.

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