Four passengers killed as several coaches of Chandigarh- Dibrugarh Express derail in UP

LUCKNOW: Four passengers were killed and many injured after several coaches of Dibrugarh Express derailed near Gonda in Uttar Pradesh. The incident happened in Pikaura located between Gonda and Jhilahi in Uttar Pradesh.

A rescue team has been sent to the site for relief operations. Visuals show passengers standing on the sides of the track with their luggage. Train number 15904 was heading to Dibrugarh in Assam from Chandigarh.

A 40-member medical team with 15 ambulances are at the spot and more ambulances are on their way.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to reach the spot and expediate the relief works. He also ordered the officials to take the injured to the hospital and provide them with proper treatment.

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma has been briefed about the incident. He is monitoring the situation and the government is in touch with relevant authorities, said Assam CMO.