As many as 10 coaches of Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Jaynagar Antyodaya Express (11061) derailed on Sunday afternoon near Nashik, Maharashtra. The accident happened around 3:10 p.m. on a section between Lahavit and Devlali, according to the ANI news agency.
No casualties have been reported at this time and only one case of minor injury has been reported so far.
A few coaches of 11061 LTT-Jaynagar Express derailed on the downline, ANI tweeted.
A few coaches of 11061 LTT-Jaynagar Express derailed between Lahavit and Devlali (near Nashik) on the Dn line around 3:10 p.m. today, April 3. A crash rescue train and a medical van rushed to the scene. Expected Details: CPRO Central Railway
— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2022
“11061 LTT-Jaynagar Express derailment near Nashik | Some coaches derailed. No fatalities, only minor injuries. Assistance number has been issued, also organized buses for stranded passengers being taken to Nashik. Works restoration, relief train on site,” tweeted Shivaji Sutar, head PRO Central Railway.
11061 LTT-Jaynagar Express derailment near Nashik | Some buses have derailed. No fatalities, only minor injuries. A helpline no. issued, also organized buses for stranded passengers who are taken to Nashik. Restoration work, relief train on site: Shivaji Sutar, head PRO CR https://t.co/lYEhhBHn4Y pic.twitter.com/4wOFhU3hDG
— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2022
A crash rescue train and a medical van rushed to the scene, the Central Railroad’s CPRO said.
The railways have launched a helpline at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus station: 55993; MTNL: 02222694040; helpline number: 0253-2465816.
First post: STI
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