UP Train Accident: 30 Feared Dead As Gorakhdham Express Rams Into Goods Train
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LUCKNOW: Around 30 people are feared dead and 50 have been injured as Gorakhpur-bound Gorakhdham Express rammed into a goods train at Chureb station between Basti and Gorakhpur on Monday morning.
UP train tragedy: Helpline numbers
Lucknow — 0522 2635639, 2288890
Gorakhpur — 0551 2004893
Gonda — 05262 222330
As per initial reports, both the trains came on the single track due to signal error. Three general coaches of Gorakhdham Express were badly crushed while six others were derailed.
Locals were the first to rush for rescue operations. The district administration said that 30 people had died in the accident. However, railway officials did not confirm the number of dead and injured.
"People are saying this based on their own assessment. There are lot of people inside the coaches who need to be rescued first," said CPRO, Ner, Alok Kumar Singh.
Meanwhile, PM-designateNarendra Modi offered condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the train tragedy.
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UP train tragedy: Helpline numbers
Lucknow — 0522 2635639, 2288890
Gorakhpur — 0551 2004893
Gonda — 05262 222330
As per initial reports, both the trains came on the single track due to signal error. Three general coaches of Gorakhdham Express were badly crushed while six others were derailed.
Locals were the first to rush for rescue operations. The district administration said that 30 people had died in the accident. However, railway officials did not confirm the number of dead and injured.
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Meanwhile, PM-designate
My condolences to families of those who lost their lives in the Gorakhdham express tragedy. Prayers with the injured.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 26, 2014
Spoke to the Cabinet Secretary. Asked him to take an overview of the situation & ensure timely assistance to those injured.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 26, 2014
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