13 bogies of Tapti Ganga Express derail in Bihar, 6 injured

In a tragic incident, thirteen coaches of the Chhapra-Surat Tapti Ganga Express derailed near Gautam Asthan, Chhapra in Bihar at 9:45 am on Sunday. Six people have been reportedly injured. The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained. Relief and rescue operations are underway.

Patna: Six passengers were injured on Sunday after 13 coaches of Chapra-Surat Tapti Ganga Express derailed in Bihar's Saran district. The accident occurred near Gautam Asthan railway station in Varanasi division at 9.45 am, minutes after the Surat-bound train left Chapra Junction, Sanjay Yadav, chief public relations officer (CPRO) of North Eastern Railway said.

No casualty has been reported so far, the CPRO told media over the phone, adding that the injured had been admitted to local hospital.

All the six passengers, who received minor injuries, were discharged after being administered first aid, the CPRO said, adding no coach overturned in the incident.

The accident spot is 10 km from Chapra town, he said.

"The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained and we are waiting for more details," Yadav said, adding it will be clear only after an investigation is conducted.

The main line (up line) has been blocked because of the accident, the CPRO said.

According to some officials, rescue operations are underway.

"About 180 passengers, who wanted to continue their onward journey, have been sent for their destinations by a special train, the CPRO said, adding others were served refreshments and sent to Chapra (Saran district headquarters) by bus from where they left for their native places.

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Last month, as many as nine coaches of Jogbani-Anand Vihar Terminal Seemanchal Express also derailed in Bihar's Sahadai Buzurg. The Railways informed media that six people died in the train accident.

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