Kamrup (Assam): Six coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at Digaru railway station in Assam’s Kamrup (Metro) district on Wednesday morning, leaving several passengers injured. The incident occurred at around 6:54 am, leading to railway officials and rescue teams to rush to the spot.
Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of Northeast Frontier Railway, initially told news agency ANI that no casualties had been reported. He said senior railway officials had been dispatched to the site to assess the situation and oversee rescue operations.
“Six coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express have derailed at Digaru railway station at around 6:54 am today. So far, no casualties have been reported. Our senior officials have rushed to the spot,” Sharma said.
Visuals Show Chaotic Scenes At Crash Site
Visuals from the site showed multiple coaches derailed behind the train's engine. Passengers and local residents were seen gathered near the overturned coaches, with several people recording the aftermath on their phones. The scene appeared chaotic as rescue and relief operations got underway.
Relief & Rescue Efforts Underway
However, several reports indicated that several passengers had sustained injuries. Rescue personnel, railway staff and officials reached the station to evacuate passengers and shift the injured to hospitals. The extent of the injuries and the number of people affected are yet to be officially confirmed.
The cause of the derailment remains unknown. Railway authorities are expected to assess the damage and establish the circumstances that led to the incident.
More details are awaited.
