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PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Hirakhand Express mishap

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Hirakhand Express mishap

| | 22 Jan 2017, 10:29 am
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the loss of lives due to the derailment of Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Express train.

“My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones due to the derailment of Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Express. The tragedy is saddening," PM Modi said.

"I pray for a speedy recovery of all those injured due to the train accident," he said.

He said the Railway Ministry is monitoring situation.

"The Railway Ministry is monitoring the situation very closely and is working to ensure quick rescue and relief operations," the Prime Minister said.

The Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Express derailed close to the  Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday which left at least 23 people killed, media reports said on Sunday.

The incident left  several others injured.

According to reports,seven coaches and the engine of the train derailed close to the Kuneru station when it was on its way towards Odisha's Bhubaneswar city from Jagdalpur.

Two sleeper coaches- S7 and S8- have been badly affected due to the deadly mishap.

Railway's relief teams  rushed to the spot and rescue operation commenced after ther incident occurred.

"Total 4 accident relief vans rushed from different places, rescue and relief operations underway. Priority is treatment,shifting of injured passengers to nearest hospital," the East Coast Railways tweeted.
 

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