- Friday, April 19, 2024
By: Eastern Eye Staff
In a major train accident, at least 23 passengers were killed and over 60 injured when 14 coaches of the Puri-Haridwar Utkal Express jumped the rails in Khatauli near here this evening, officials said. Khatauli is around 40 km from Muzaffarnagar. PAC, ATS and NDRF teams have been rushed to the spot. Heavyweight cranes and gas cutters were being used and locals were seen helping out those engaged in rescue work Muzaffarnagar authorities have set up a control room to assist families of those affected. The numbers are: 0131—2436918, 0131—2436103 and 0131— 2436564. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed extreme pain over the derailment and said the…
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