Several coaches of Sairang-Kolkata Express train derails at Digaru in Assam
No injuries reported so far; loco pilot failed to control train’s speed while giving precedence to another train, authorities said
A Kolkata-Sairang Express train derailed near Digaru station in Assam on Wednesday morning. Six coaches of the train were involved in the incident, which occurred approximately 6:54 AM local time. Despite the derailment, all passengers have been accounted for and no injuries have been reported. The train was en route to Sairang in Mizoram when it derailed near Guwahati. Northeast Frontier Railway officials are currently en route to the accident site to provide assistance and conduct an investigation.
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- Mizoram-bound Kolkata-Sairang Express train derails in Assam indianexpress.com
- Passenger train derails at Digaru railway station in Assam's Kamrup hindustantimes.com
