Sealdah Kanchanjungha Express Accident News Live Updates: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw travels to Darjeeling to visit accident site

10:59 (IST), June 17

Kanchanjungha Express accident live: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says rescue teams rushed to the accident site

In a post on X, Mamata said, “I am shocked to learn of a tragic train accident in Phansidewa area of ​​Darjeeling district right now. While awaiting further details, the Kanchenjunga Express is reported to have been hit by a goods train.”

Mamata said DM, SP, doctors, ambulance and disaster management teams rushed to the spot for rescue,” she added.