At least 60 people were killed and 150 injured after a speeding Sealdah-bound Uttar Banga Express rammed into three coaches of the stationary Bhagalpur-Ranchi Vananchal Express at Sainthia station in West Bengal's Birbhum district, about 190 km from Kolkata, early Monday, railway authorities said.

The 60 victims include 57 passengers and three railway employees, an Eastern Railway release said here.

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee confirmed the 49 deaths, expressed regret, saying she was "sorry to see two incidents (railway accidents) in West Bengal in two months."

Railways helpline

Railway authorities have opened several helpline numbers for news of the victims in Monday's train accident at Sainthia in India's eastern state of West Bengal. The Eastern Railway has opened two helplines (numbers 23503537 and 23503535) at Sealdah for news of the victims. The helpline numbers at Howrah station are 033 26382581/3532/7412./26411416, while that of Bhagalpur station is 06412422433 and the number at Jamalpur station is 0634443101 How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve. Read Next Story Boy found semi-nude in girl's room, beaten to death› Trending Stories Latest Photos Latest Videos Latest Web Stories ADVERTISEMENT Mid-Day Fast ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT