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Hirakhand mishap: 32 killed, over 50 injured after train derails in Andhra

Hirakhand mishap: 32 killed, over 50 injured after train derails in Andhra

| | 22 Jan 2017, 12:34 pm
Bhubaneswar, Jan 22 (IBNS): At least 32 people were killed and 54 others injured after the Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Express derailed close to the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.

The accident took place around 11.30 pm on Saturday.

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.

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.

Meanwhile, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has announced compensation of Rs. two lakh each for the kin of those killed and Rs. 50,000 for injured, media reports said.

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