In Odisha, 1 dead and 8 0ther injured when eleven AC coaches of the Bangalore-Kamakhya Superfast Express derailed near Nergundi station in Cuttack on Sunday. The incident occurred at around 11:54 AM in the Cuttack-Nergundi railway section of the Khurda Road division under East Coast Railway. An accident relief and medical relief train have also been sent to the location.Speaking on the incident, Ashoka Kumar Mishra, CPRO, East Coast Railways said no injuries or casualties have been reported so far and all passengers are safe. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that he is aware of the incident and Assam government is in touch with the Odisha Government and Railways.
I am aware of the incident involving 12551 Kamakhya Express in Odisha. @CMOfficeAssam is in touch with the Odisha Government and Railways. We will reach out to each and every person who is affected . @AshwiniVaishnaw @MohanMOdisha
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) March 30, 2025
For assistance, passengers railway have helpline numbers for Bhubaneswar helpline at 8455885999 and for Cuttack helpline at 8991124238.
Newsinc24 Team
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