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Police at locals at the site of the accident near Raebareli, on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. At least four people were killed in the accident. Image Credit: PTI

Lucknow: Police say an express train has partially derailed in northern India, killing five passengers and injuring dozens more.

Police director general OP Singh said rescuers have responded to the scene where the train's engine and five cars derailed about 5.30am on Wednesday. It occurred at a railway station in Rae Bareli, 80 kilometres southwest of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh state.

At least 35 passengers were injured and taken to hospitals.

Singh said buses were used to take the passengers to a safe place.

The derailment occurred when the rain was entering the station zone, but the cause wasn't clear.

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The engine of an express train that partially derailed at a railway station. Image Credit: AP
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