Kolkata-Sairang Express Derails in Assam; No Injuries Reported
The Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed near Digaru station in Assam. All passengers are safe as railway officials launch rescue operations.
A major scare unfolded in Assam on Wednesday morning when the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed near Digaru Railway Station. The incident, which occurred around 6:54 am in the Kamrup (Metro) district, involved the locomotive and several coaches of the train (Train No. 13125).
Fortunately, the Northeast Frontier Railway has confirmed that no injuries or casualties were reported in the mishap. All passengers on board were kept safe, and railway authorities are currently arranging alternative trains to transport them to their intended destinations.
Relief and Rescue Operations Underway
Immediate relief and rescue operations were launched following the derailment. Railway officials, including the General Manager, have proceeded to the site to oversee the situation and coordinate restoration work.
Local residents who rushed to the scene described seeing multiple coaches off the tracks near the station. While the official cause of the derailment is yet to be confirmed, some locals have raised concerns regarding a potential brake failure. A resident noted that although several houses are located near the accident site, no one was harmed in the incident.
As the investigation begins, authorities are working to restore normalcy to the tracks. The incident has prompted calls from the local community for a thorough probe to ensure such technical failures do not occur again.