Gonda: One person has died and at least seven sustained injuries after some coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Jhilahi Railway Station in Gonda, officials said. Pankaj Singh, CPRO, North Eastern Railway, told ANI, "One death has been reported and there are 7 injured, including one severely injured." #WATCH | Gonda Train Derailment | Rescue operations underway at the Dibrugarh-Chandigarh express derailment site. pic.twitter.com/xVjy5Zvtl1 — ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2024 He further said, "The medical van of Railways has reached the spot, and rescue operations have started. Helpline numbers have been issued. The helpline number established in Lucknow is - 8957409292 and the helpline number in Gonda is - 8957400965. It happened around 2.37 pm. As per initial info, 4-5 coaches derailed. Our priority is that the relief and rescue work be done as quickly as possible." Uttar Pradesh's Relief Commissioner informed on X that one NDRF team each was sent from Lucknow and Balrampur to Gonda. "Five ambulances were deployed for rescue operations in the train accident and orders have been given to send more ambulances to the spot. First aid is being given to the injured. The injured are being shifted to the hospital. SDRF teams sent from three districts to expedite relief operations," it said on X. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the officials to reach the spot immediately and expedite the relief work. CM Yogi has directed the officials of the district administration for their proper treatment. Along with this, he has also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. जनपद गोण्डा में हुई ट्रेन दुर्घटना अत्यंत दुःखद है। जिला प्रशासन के अधिकारियों को युद्ध स्तर पर राहत एवं बचाव कार्य संचालित करने और घायलों को शीर्ष प्राथमिकता के साथ अस्पताल पहुंचाकर उनके समुचित उपचार के लिए निर्देश दिए हैं। प्रभु श्री राम से घायलों के शीघ्र स्वास्थ्य लाभ हेतु… — Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) July 18, 2024 This comes after several cases of train derailment have been reported from several parts of the country. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma was also briefed about the accident. ‼️HCM Dr @himantabiswa has been briefed about the derailment of Dibrugarh - Chandigarh express in Uttar Pradesh. HCM is monitoring the situation and the Government of Assam is in touch with relevant authorities. — Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) July 18, 2024 The Chief Minister's office said on X, "HCM Himanta Biswa has been briefed about the derailment of Dibrugarh - Chandigarh express in Uttar Pradesh. HCM is monitoring the situation and the Government of Assam is in touch with relevant authorities."
