Moments before train derailment in Assam, video captures loco pilot struggling to control Sairang Express
The Kolkata-Sairang Express was travelling from Aizawl in Mizoram to Kolkata in West Bengal when the incident occurred.
Moments before the derailment of the Sairang Express near Digaru railway station in Assam, a video captured the struggling efforts of the loco pilot to regain control of the train. The footage, taken inside the engine, shows him operating the power levers without success, uttering "Kuchh kaam nahi kar raha hai" (Nothing is working).
The four-passenger Kolkata-Sairang Express was en route from Aizawl, Mizoram, to Kolkata, West Bengal, when the accident occurred on November 11. After the derailment, four passengers sustained minor injuries and were treated at the Sonapur Primary Health Centre. Passengers were provided with necessities and an alternative train was arranged for their journey.
The derailment occurred as the train entered the station, with the loco pilot prioritizing another train but ultimately failing to control the speed, causing the locomotive and five coaches to derail. The incident took place around 6.54 am, and all passengers were confirmed safe, with normal train operations restored on the section.
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