Kanchanjunga Express Accident LIVE Updates: 5 Dead After Passenger Express-Goods Train Collide In West Bengal’s Darjeeling
Train Accident in West Bengal Live: 5 people have been killed, 25 others have injured
Five people were killed and 25 passengers were injured after a good train collided with the Kanchanjunga Express travelling to Kolkata from Assam’s Silchar in Darjeeling district of West Bengal. The goods train rammed the passenger express from behind near Rangapani station, close to New Jalpaiguri.
The impact of the collision derailed two coaches of the passenger train. The Kanchanjunga Express is a daily train that connects Bengal with the Northeastern cities of Silchar and Agartala. This route is in the Chicken’s Neck corridor, which connects the Northeast with the rest of the country.
“Shocked to learn, just now, about a tragic train accident, in Phansidewa area of Darjeeling district. While details are awaited, Kanchenjunga Express has reportedly been hit by a goods train. DM, SP, doctors, ambulances and disaster teams have been rushed to the site for rescue, recovery, medical assistance. Action on war-footing initiated,” Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said in a post on X.
Here are the LIVE updates on the train accident:
- Gas cutter being used to cut open up the engine of the goods trains
- Another train being organised to take the passengers to Sealdah from NJP
Union Minister JP Nadda urges BJP workers in Bengal to assist in rescue operation.
Deeply pained to learn about the tragic train accident in Darjeeling district, West Bengal. My deepest condolences are with those who have lost their loved ones, and I am praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. May God give strength to the bereaved families in this hour…
– Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) June 17, 2024
The news of the loss of lives due to a train accident in Darjeeling, West Bengal is deeply distressing. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured and success of relief and rescue operations.
– President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 17, 2024
Deeply saddened to know about the tragic loss of lives after #KanchanjunghaExpress met with an accident in #WestBengal. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief and pray for the speedy recovery of those who are hospitalised following the…
– Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) June 17, 2024
Kanchanjunga Express Accident LIVE:
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to leave for the accident site.
A tragic accident has occurred in the NFR zone. Swift rescue operations are underway with coordinated efforts from Railways, NDRF, and SDRF. The injured are being quickly moved to hospitals. Senior officials are on-site to supervise. #NFRAccident#RescueOperations
– Ravneet Singh Bittu (@RavneetBittu) June 17, 2024
Darjeeling Train Accident Latest Updates
▪️ Goods train collides with Kolkata-bound Kanchanjunga Express.
▪️ The accident took place at the Rangapani station near Jalpaiguri.
▪️ No casualties reported so far.
▪️ Rescue operations underway.
#WATCH | “Five passengers have died, 20-25 injured in the accident. The situation is serious. The incident occurred when a goods train rammed into Kanchenjunga Express,” says Abhishek Roy, Additional SP of Darjeeling Police. pic.twitter.com/5YQM8LdzLo
– ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2024
#WATCH | Sealdah Eastern Railway sets up a control desk at Rangapani station after the Kanchenjunga Express train rammed by a goods train at Ruidhasa in Darjeeling district of West Bengal
Senior Ticket Collector, Raju Prashad Yadav says, “We haven’t received any calls yet. Two… pic.twitter.com/TgBkiJsp9P
– ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2024
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BREAKING: 5 Dead, 25 Injured After Kanchanjungha Express-Goods Train Collide
Police have confirmed that five passengers have been killed and over 25 others have been injured in the train accident.
Unfortunate accident in NFR zone. Rescue operations going on at war footing. Railways, NDRF and SDRF are working in close coordination. Injured are being shifted to the hospital. Senior officials have reached site.
– Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) June 17, 2024
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