UP train derailment: What we know so far
TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Updated: Aug 19, 2017, 10.20 PM ISTKalinga-Utkal Express on Saturday went off the tracks in Khatauli in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. Here are the latest developments:- CrashFourteen coaches of the train went off the tracks at around 6pm in Khautali in Uttar Pradesh. One coach climbed atop another in the accident. The train was headed from Puri in Odisha to Haridwar in Uttarakhand. "14 coaches of the train have derailed, at this stage nothing can be said about the cause of accident," Anil Kumar Saxena, Additional Director General (PR) of Indian Railways said.
- 23 dead in the mishapAt least 23 people were killed and 40 others are believed to be injured after 14 coaches of Puri-Haridwar Utkal Express derail near Khatauli in UP's Muzaffarnagar district, Police said.
However, according to Reuters, at least 10 passengers have been killed and 150 injured during the accident.UP Police re-issues press note, clarifies 23 killed and 40 injured in #Muzaffarnagar train derailment accident. https://t.co/IpvCyqVCXW
— ANI (@ANI) 1503158768000 - Inquiry orderedMeanwhile, Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhu has ordered inquiry into the accident.
Have ordered inquiry into the unfortunate accident to ascertain the cause. Strict action will be taken against any lapse
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) 1503150179000 - UP ATS to probe derailmentA Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) team has left for the crash site to probe Khautali train derailment.
More than 50 injured. ATS sent there as precautionary measure, no confirmation of terrorism angle: Anand Kumar, ADG… https://t.co/OLI7KOfL5P
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) 1503153107000 - Rescue operationsThe local district administration officials have rushed to the derailment site. NDRF teams have also been mobilized for rescue operation.
- Helpline number launchedHelpline numbers have also been issued for those seeking information:
Meerut district hospital: +91 94106 09434
LLRM Medical College: 0121-2604977
Indian Railways has also released emergency helpline number for the information.#UtkalExpress मुज़फ्फरनगर ट्रेन एक्सीडेंट हेल्प लाइन नंबर #uppolice https://t.co/9OoKSy6a7s
— UP POLICE (@Uppolice) 1503149262000 - Ex-gratia announcedUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adtiyanath has announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured. Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhu has also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 3.5 lakh for those who lost their lives, Rs 50,000 for seriously injured and Rs 25,000 for people with minor injuries in Uttar Pradesh train derailment.
Earlier, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for kin of deceased and Rs 50,000 for injured.
#WATCH: Visuals from the train derailment site in Muzaffarnagar's Khatauli; 6 coaches have derailed. More details a… https://t.co/UJ4StIemMp
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) 1503147371000 - 10 trains diverted* The 14681 New Delhi – Jalandhar Intercity journey commencing on 19.8.17 has been diverted to run via Ghaziabad, Kurukshetra – Ambala and will be short terminated at Ambala.
* The 12055 New Delhi – Dehradun Janshatabdi Express journey commencing on 19.8.17 has been diverted to run via Hapur – Moradabad – Dehradun.
* The 14645 Delhi Jn. – Jammu Tawi Shalimar Express journey commencing on 19.8.17 has been diverted to run via Ghaziabad -Kurukshetra – Ambala
* The 12903 Mumbai Central – Amritsar Golden Temple Mail journey commencing on 18.8.17 has been diverted to run via New Delhi -Kurukshetra – Ambala.* The 18237 Bilaspur – Amritsar Chhatisgarh Express journey commencing on 18.8.17 has been diverted to run via New Delhi - Kurukshetra – Ambala.
* The 12205 New Delhi – Dehradun Nanda Devi Express journey commencing on 19.8.17 has been diverted to run via Shamli - Tapri.
* The 12018 Dehradun – New Delhi Shatabdi Express journey commencing on 19.8.17 has been diverted to run via Shamli –New Delhi.
* The 19020 Dehradun – Bandra Terminus Dehradun Express journey commencing on 19.8.17 has been diverted to run via Shamli – H. Nizamuddin.
* The 19032 Haridwar – Ahmedabad Yoga Express journey commencing on 19.8.17 has been diverted to run via Shamli – Delhi Shahdra – Delhi.
* The 14512 Saharanpur – Allahabad Nauchandi Express journey commencing on 19.8.17, will remain partially cancelled between Saharanpur – Meerut City. The 14512 will short originate from Meerut City for its onward journey to Allahabad on 19.8.17.
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