New Delhi: A major train accident was reported in Assam on Wednesday morning after seven coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed near Digaru, on the outskirts of Guwahati.
According to preliminary reports, the train, which was travelling from Mizoram towards Kolkata, derailed along with its locomotive during the early hours of the day. Several passengers have reportedly sustained injuries, with some said to be in critical condition.
Authorities have confirmed the derailment, but details regarding the circumstances leading to the accident remain unclear.
The exact number of injured passengers, the extent of damage and the possible cause of the derailment are yet to be officially established. Further details are awaited as authorities assess the situation and gather information from the accident site.
(Developing Story)
