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Pictures: 9 killed, 36 injured in Bengal train accident

12 coaches of Guwahati-Bikaner Express derail near Domohani in West Bengal

Published: January 13, 2022 19:21 Last updated: January 14, 2022 12:16 ANI

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Twelve coaches of the Guwahati-Bikaner Express train (15633) derailed near Domohani town in West Bengal on Thursday evening. According to reports 9 people were killed and 36 injured in the accident.. Image Credit: Manash Das

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The train that originated from Bikaner in Rajasthan was heading to Guwahati in Assam via Patna when the accident took place near Domohani in Jalpaiguri around 5 pm. Image Credit: Manash Das

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It is estimated that over 1,000 passengers were on board, including 308 who boarded the train from Bikaner. "Following a sudden jerk, several bogies overturned," said a passenger. Image Credit: ANI

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The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has rushed two teams to rescue passengers trapped inside the train. Image Credit: Manash Das

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Indian Railways confirmed nine deaths and injuries to 36 people in the accident. It said that the injured have been taken to Jalpaigudi District Hospital and New Moinagudi district hospital. Image Credit: ANI

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Troops of 169 BN BSF Guwahati carry out rescue and relief operation after Guwahati-Bikaner Express derailed, at Mainaguri in Jalpaiguri district on Thursday. Image Credit: ANI

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Passengers at the spot after Guwahati-Bikaner Express derailed near Domohani, in Jalpaiguri. Image Credit: ANI

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Troops of 169 BN BSF Guwahati, NDRF personnel carry out rescue and relief operation after Guwahati-Bikaner Express got derailed, at Mainaguri in Jalpaiguri district on Thursday. Image Credit: ANI

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Troops of 169 BN BSF Guwahati carry out rescue and relief operation after Guwahati-Bikaner Express derailed, at Mainaguri in Jalpaiguri district on Thursday. Image Credit: ANI

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