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Train accident in UP Gonda live: CM Yogi Adityanath issues instructions for rescue measures

Train accident in UP Gonda live: At least 15 bogies of the Dibrugarh Express derailed in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. Two people died and several were injured in the accident. The accident occurred between Jhilahi and Gosai Dihwa railway stations. Rescue operations have been initiated. Railway officials are at the spot to assess the situation.…Read more

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the authorities to carry out relief and rescue operations on a war footing. Two NDRF teams have been deployed for rescue operations.

“The train accident in Gonda district is extremely sad. The district administration officials have been instructed to carry out relief and rescue operations on a war footing and to shift the injured to the hospital on top priority and provide them with proper treatment. I pray to Lord Shri Ram for the speedy recovery of the injured,” the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister wrote on social network X.

Important points about the train accident in UP Gonda

GS Naveen Kumar, Uttar Pradesh’s assistant commissioner, said a 40-member medical team and 15 ambulances were at the spot and more medical teams and ambulances would be sent there immediately.

The government of Assam is in touch with the authorities.

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July 18, 2024, 6:16 p.m. IS

Train accident in UP Gonda live: DM Gonda confirms 2 dead

Commenting on the Dibrugarh-Chandigarh Express train derailment, Neha Sharma, DM Gonda, said, “Two people have died and around 20 have been injured. They are being treated… The passengers are being taken to their destination by a special rescue train…”

July 18, 2024, 5:47 p.m. IS

Train accident in UP Gonda live: “Modi government has compromised rail safety,” says Mallikarjun Kharge

Train accident in UP Gonda live: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge sharply criticised the Modi government over the train accident in Gonda.

“The derailment of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express in Uttar Pradesh is yet another example of how Modi’s government is systematically compromising rail safety. Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the bereaved and our thoughts and prayers are with the injured,” Mallikarjun Kharge wrote on X.

A month ago, 11 people lost their lives when a goods train collided with the Sealdah-Agartala Kanchanjunga Express,” he added.

July 18, 2024, 5:37 p.m. IS

UP Gonda train accident live: Derailment occurred today at around 2:37 p.m.

UP Gonda train accident live: “Train number 15904 Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express, which left Chandigarh on Wednesday night, derailed near Gonda Junction railway station between Motiganj and Jhilahi stations on Thursday at around 2.37 pm and is under the jurisdiction of North Eastern Railway (NER),” said Sabyasachi De, Chief Public Relations Officer, Northeast Frontier Railway.

July 18, 2024, 5:28 p.m. IS

Train accident in UP Gonda live: Helpline numbers published

UP Gonda train accident live: The railway administration has issued the following helpline numbers: Commercial Control: 9957555984, Furkating (FKG): 9957555966, Mariani (MXN): 6001882410, Simalguri (SLGR): 8789543798, Tinsukia (NTSK): 9957555959, Dibrugarh (DBRG): 9957555960.

July 18, 2024, 5:13 p.m. IS

UP Gonda train accident live: 40-member medical team and 15 ambulances on site

Train accident in UP Gonda live: Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner GS Naveen Kumar said 20 people were injured in the accident. A 40-member medical team and 15 ambulances are at the spot and more medical teams and ambulances are being sent there, he said.

July 18, 2024, 5:03 p.m. IS

Train accident in UP Gonda live: Government of Assam in contact with authorities

Train accident in UP Gonda live: “‼️HCM Dr. @himantabiswa has been informed about the derailment of the Dibrugarh-Chandigarh Express train in Uttar Pradesh. HCM is monitoring the situation and the Government of Assam is in touch with the concerned authorities,” the Chief Minister of Assam posted on X.

July 18, 2024, 4:55 p.m. IS

UP Gonda train accident live: Four dead in the accident

Train accident in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, live: Four dead in train accident in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak told news agency PTI.

July 18, 2024, 4:51 p.m. IS

Train accident in UP Gonda live: Railway publishes helpline numbers

UP Gonda train accident live: Helpline numbers issued in connection with the derailment of Dibrugarh Express 15904 in Lucknow division of North Eastern Railway.

July 18, 2024, 4:38 p.m. IS

Train accident in UP Gonda live: CM Yogi Adityanath issues instructions for rescue measures

Train accident in UP Gonda live: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed the authorities to carry out relief and rescue operations in a state of war.

“The train accident in Gonda district is extremely sad. The district administration officials have been instructed to carry out relief and rescue operations on a war footing and to shift the injured to the hospital on top priority and provide them with proper treatment. I pray to Lord Shri Ram for the speedy recovery of the injured,” the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister wrote on social network X.

July 18, 2024, 4:37 p.m. IS

Train accident in UP Gonda live: Two NDRF teams sent for rescue work

UP and Gonda train accident live: According to the official X-address of the Assistant Commissioner in UP, the Assistant Commissioner’s officer has sent one NDRF team each from Lucknow and Balrampur to Gonda on the instructions of the Chief Minister.

July 18, 2024, 4:18 p.m. IS

Train accident in UP Gonda live: 15 bogies of the Dibrugarh Express derail

Train accident in UP Gonda live: 15 bogies of the Dibrugarh Express derailed on Thursday in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda. Two people died and nearly 25 were injured in the accident.