4 dead, 25 injured after Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derails in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda

DIBRUGARH: At least four people were killed and 20 injured after eight coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Gonda in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, officials said. Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak said four people were killed in the accident.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has issued instructions to the officials to reach the accident site. Meanwhile, top railway officials have reached the spot.

According to initial information, about 10 coaches have derailed. The express has derailed near Gonda. So far four people have died in this accident. About two dozen people are said to be injured,according to reports.

Reports said, some coaches of train number 15904 Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express have overturned in Gonda. The accident occured near Pikoura between Gonda-Jhilahi.Four AC coaches are said to be victims of the accident. The mishap occurred some distance away from Jhilahi railway station.

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