Moynaguri: The death toll in Thursday's train derailment mishap in West Bengal has risen to nine while at least 42 people were injured in the accident are being treated in hospitals, officials said on Friday morning. At around 5:20 pm Thursday, 12 bogies of the Guwahati-Bikaner Express 15633 (up) derailed in Domohani near Moynaguri area of West Bengal.
Union Minister for Minority Affairs, John Barla visited the accident site this morning.
"Death toll has risen to 9. The rescue operation is over. 36 injured were admitted to different hospitals. Passengers were sent to Guwahati by special train," the Minister said. Local sources, however, said that the number of injured is at least 42.
On Thursday evening, the Border Security Force (BSF) tweeted saying BSF Guwahati personnel were at the spot and were conducting rescue operations.
"Troops of BSF Guwahati joined the rescue operation to help the injured passengers who trapped inside the coaches of derailed train" the paramilitary force said.
North-Eastern Frontier Railways Chief Public Relations Officer Guneet Kaur announced compensation for the next of kin of the deceased, the severely injured as well as those who suffered minor injuries.
"The accident occurred around 5 pm between Domohani & New Maynaguri. Rs 5 lakh for deceased, Rs 1 lakh for severely injured, Rs 25,000 for minor injuries", Kaur said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted later on Thursday, saying he took stock of the situation and said his thoughts were with the bereaved families.
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Spoke to Railways Minister Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw and took stock of the situation in the wake of the train accident in West Bengal. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 13, 2022 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Spoke to Railways Minister Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw and took stock of the situation in the wake of the train accident in West Bengal. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 13, 2022Spoke to Railways Minister Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw and took stock of the situation in the wake of the train accident in West Bengal. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 13, 2022
Both Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and President Ram Nath Kovind also tweeted out their thoughts regarding the incident.
"The derailment of coaches of the Bikaner-Guhawati Express near New Maynaguri, West Bengal is distressing. My thoughts and prayers are with the affected passengers and their families. I wish speedy recovery to the injured", President Ram Nath Kovind said.
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The derailment of coaches of the Bikaner-Guhawati Express near New Maynaguri, West Bengal is distressing. My thoughts and prayers are with the affected passengers and their families. I wish speedy recovery to the injured.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 13, 2022 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">The derailment of coaches of the Bikaner-Guhawati Express near New Maynaguri, West Bengal is distressing. My thoughts and prayers are with the affected passengers and their families. I wish speedy recovery to the injured.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 13, 2022The derailment of coaches of the Bikaner-Guhawati Express near New Maynaguri, West Bengal is distressing. My thoughts and prayers are with the affected passengers and their families. I wish speedy recovery to the injured.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 13, 2022
"Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to the derailment of Bikaner-Guwahati Express in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured", Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, on the other hand, said.
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Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to the derailment of Bikaner-Guwahati Express in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) January 13, 2022 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to the derailment of Bikaner-Guwahati Express in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) January 13, 2022Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to the derailment of Bikaner-Guwahati Express in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) January 13, 2022
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted, saying, "Deeply concerned to hear about the tragic accident of the Bikaner-Guwahati Express in Maynaguri. Senior Officers of the State Government, DM/SP/IG North Bengal are supervising rescue and relief operations. Those injured will receive medical attention, as early as possible".
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Deeply concerned to hear about the tragic accident of the Bikaner-Guwahati Express in Maynaguri.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 13, 2022 ]" class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
Senior Officers of the State Government, DM/SP/IG North Bengal are supervising rescue and relief operations. Those injured will receive medical attention, as early as possible.
]">Deeply concerned to hear about the tragic accident of the Bikaner-Guwahati Express in Maynaguri.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 13, 2022
Senior Officers of the State Government, DM/SP/IG North Bengal are supervising rescue and relief operations. Those injured will receive medical attention, as early as possible.
]Deeply concerned to hear about the tragic accident of the Bikaner-Guwahati Express in Maynaguri.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 13, 2022
Senior Officers of the State Government, DM/SP/IG North Bengal are supervising rescue and relief operations. Those injured will receive medical attention, as early as possible.
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