Utkal Express derailment: UP CM Yogi Adityanath has directed all possible help. PM Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and said Railway Ministry and state government are providing all assistance in the wake of tragic incident.
At least 23 people were killed and over 60 others injured as 14 coaches of Puri-Haridwar Kalinga Utkal Express derailed in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar area on Saturday evening, ANI reported. The accident occurred at around 5.45 pm in Khatauli, 40 km from Muzaffarnagar. Reflecting on the incident, Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said he was personally monitoring the situation and that he has directed senior officials to take stock of the situation and ensure speedy rescue and relief operations.
The cause of the derailment is yet to be ascertained. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed all possible help. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and said Railway Ministry and state government are providing all assistance in the wake of tragic incident.
Below are the LIVE UPDATES:
9.25 pm: Medical Van from Delhi, Saharanpur and Accident Relief Train from Ambala have rushed for derailment site: Ministry of Railways
9.20 pm: UP Principal secretary (Home) Arvind Kumar said 11 dead bodies have been recovered and over 60 injured were brought to Khatauli hospital: ANI
9:03 pm: Extremely saddened to know about tragic accident of the Utkal Express in Muzaffarnagar. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased, tweets Union Minister J P Nadda.
