Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derails in UP’s Gonda

At least four coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, officials said. One passenger has died and two are injured.

According to police, some coaches of the passenger train headed to Dibrugarh derailed between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations.

A rescue team has been sent to the site for relief operations. Out of the 12 coaches, four coaches of the AC compartment derailed a few kilometres before the Jhulahi railway station.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been briefed about the accident and authorities are monitoring the situation. Officials are monitoring the situation and the Government of Assam is in touch with relevant authorities.