At least six coaches and the locomotive of the Kolkata–Sairang Express derailed near Digaru railway station on the outskirts of Guwahati in Assam early Wednesday, injuring several passengers, officials said.
The accident occurred around 6:54 AM as the train travelled from Sairang in Mizoram towards Kolkata.
Senior Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) officials rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident. Railway authorities launched rescue and restoration operations to assist passengers and clear the tracks.
NFR Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said officials had not reported any casualties so far. He confirmed that six coaches had derailed near Digaru railway station and senior railway officials had reached the site.
However, the accident injured several passengers. Authorities were assessing their condition, but officials had yet to confirm the exact number of injured people or the severity of their injuries.
Railway and local authorities coordinated assistance for affected passengers. Personnel also worked to clear the damaged tracks and restore normal train services as soon as possible.
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the accident. Railway officials are expected to conduct a detailed investigation into the circumstances that led to the derailment.
The incident has raised concerns about possible disruptions to rail services along the route. Restoration work continues at the site as rescue teams and senior officials assess the situation.
The Kolkata–Sairang Express provides an important rail link between Mizoram and eastern India, connecting the Northeast with major destinations across the country.
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