Two coaches of a Gujarat-bound train from Bihar's Muzaffarpur derailed between Kanpur and Tundla in Uttar Pradesh on Friday afternoon, Railway Ministry officials said. (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2025-08-02 03:09 PM IST
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No one was seriously injured as the speed of the Muzaffarpur-Sabarmati JanSadharan Express was below 15 kmph, they said
"Two general coaches, sixth and seventh from the engine, derailed in the loop line of Bhaupur Yard at 4.20 pm," said Shashi Kant Tripathi, Chief Public Relations Officer, North Central Railway (NCR)
"The train was travelling at a low speed at the time, which averted a major tragedy," the PRO said
The officials said that the train's guard informed the Tundla control room, which further informed the area controller of Kanpur and others, after which an accident relief medical van and cranes were rushed to the spot
While no serious injuries or fatalities were reported, a few passengers sustained minor injuries and were given first aid at the scene, he added
