Six coaches of Kolkata-Sairang express derails in Assam; several injured, rescue underway
Six coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang express have derailed at Digaru railway station at around 6:54 a.m. today
The Sairang-Kolkata Express derailed near Digaru railway station in Assam's Kamrup (Metropolitan) district this morning, officials confirmed. Six coaches and the locomotive were involved in the incident, according to sources. Despite the severity of the derailment, there have been no reported fatalities at this time. However, several passengers are believed to have sustained injuries following the incident around 6:54 am.
The exact number of injured passengers and the cause of the derailment remain unknown as rescue operations are ongoing. A recovery train has been dispatched to the scene to assist with clearing the tracks and aiding in rescue efforts.
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