Rajasthan: 10 coaches of Ranikhet Express derails; no casualties reported
21 Jan 2017 7:25 AM IST
The reason of derailment is yet to be known but prima facie it seems to have resulted from a fault in track.
A Disaster Relief train was sent immediately to the accident site from Jodhpur. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)
Jaipur: Ten coaches of Ranikhet Express derailed in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, officials said today. Train 15014 Kath Godham-Jaisalmer Express derailed with ten coaches between Thayat Hamira-Jaisalmer at 23.16 hours last night, a statement said.
However, no casualties or major injuries were reported, said Railways North West region spokesperson Tarun Jain.
A team of senior officials have reached the spot to investigate the reason of derailment and passengers continued their journey through a special train.
The reason of derailment is yet to be known but prima facie it seems to have resulted from a fault in track, Jain said.
( Source : PTI )
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