North East Express Train Derails in Bihar, Claiming Lives and Injuring Scores

In a devastating incident, the North East Express train derails in Bihar’s Buxar district, resulting in four tragic fatalities and injuring around 100 individuals. The incident unfolded as the train, which originated from Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi, was en route to Kamakhya near Guwahati, Assam.

The mishap occurred close to the Raghunathpur station around 9:35 PM, with at least 12 coaches derailing at the Raghunathpur railway station. The train’s derailment caused significant disruptions to rail traffic on both up and down tracks, compelling the diversion of several passenger and goods trains. Efforts are underway to restore normalcy and clear the tracks, but the process is expected to be time-consuming due to the complexities of removing the derailed coaches.

Authorities swiftly initiated rescue and relief operations, with the national and state disaster response forces actively involved in the effort. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav directed concerned departments to accelerate relief and rescue work, while Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey assured the deployment of medical teams and rescue operations at the site.

दिल्ली से कामख्या जा रही ट्रेन बक्सर के पास दुःखद ट्रेन दुर्घटना हुई है। हमारी स्वास्थ्य विभाग, आपदा विभाग के अधिकारियों एवं ज़िलाधिकारियों से बात हुई है। बक्सर, आरा, पटना के अस्पतलों को अलर्ट जारी किया है। बिहार पुलिस बल व SDRF को भी मौके पर भेजा है।
हमारी प्राथमिकता… pic.twitter.com/O28vaco3rQ

— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) October 11, 2023

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed vigilance and engagement with local authorities and agencies to closely monitor the situation. Helpline numbers have been released to aid those affected by the incident, providing critical assistance and support.

I have received the news of the derailment of North East Express 12506 – from Anand Vihar to Kamakhya.

We are closely monitoring the situation and are establishing contact with local authorities and other agencies. @AshwiniVaishnaw @RailMinIndia

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) October 11, 2023

This tragic derailment comes as a somber reminder of the urgent need for enhanced safety measures and thorough investigations into railway incidents to prevent such devastating accidents in the future. The nation mourns the loss of lives and stands united in supporting the victims and their families during this trying time.