A train accident took place near the Bihar-Bengal border. Kanchenjunga Express (13174) going to Sealdah was hit from behind by a goods train. Three coaches of Kanjanjunga Express derailed in the accident. There was a stir after the accident. Railway team has started investigation. It is being told that three bogies were badly damaged in the accident that took place near Ranga Pani and Nijbari. Railway team is engaged in rescue operation. Injured passengers are being taken out. It is coming to light that five people have died in the accident. Additional Superintendent of Police Abhishek Roy said that the situation is still serious. Kanchenjunga Express was hit from behind by a goods train. Five people have died in the incident. 30 people have been injured. He has been admitted to the hospital.
Local people say that a big accident has happened. The train was standing some distance away from Nijbari. Suddenly a goods train hit from behind. The accident was so severe that two bogies ran over each other. A compartment of the goods train went up in the air. Railway operations have come to a standstill after the accident. Here, a helpline number has been issued by the Railways.
Railways said that you can contact your family members or get other information by calling 03323508794 and 03323833326.
Passengers say that we were talking while sitting in the train. Suddenly there was a sharp blow from behind. Before anything could be understood, a stampede-like situation occurred in the train. There was sound of screaming passengers. After this, when we came out and saw that three bogies of the train were damaged.