Mumbai-Howrah Mail train derails in Jharkhand, 2 passengers die
At least two people died and 20 others were injured after 18 coaches of the Howrah-Mumbai passenger train derailed in Jharkhand on Tuesday, media reports said.
The incident took place around 3:43 am near Jharkhand's Charadharpur division, between Rajkharswan West Outer and Barabamboo, reported Hindustan Times.
#TrainAccident 🚨
— Veena Jain (@DrJain21) July 30, 2024
Howrah - Mumbai express train derailed near Tata Nagar of Jharkhand
Literally everyday Train accident happening, Indian Railway going through it's worst phase 😑#IndianRailways #RahulGandhi #Modi pic.twitter.com/awDXLyku1k
Ambulances and rescue teams rushed to the spot immediately after the derailment.
The injured people were provided first aid.
The Ministry of Railways posted on X: "Derailment of 12810 Howrah - Mumbai Mail near Barabamboo station of Chakradharpur Division, Helpline Numbers."
Derailment of 12810 Howrah - Mumbai Mail near Barabamboo station of Chakradharpur Division, Helpline Numbers
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) July 30, 2024
Tatanagar: 06572290324
Chakradharpur: 06587 238072
Rourkela: 06612501072/ 06612500244
Howrah: 9433357920/ 03326382217
Jharsuguda: 06645-272530
The incident is currently under investigation.
Helpline Numbers Tatanagar: 06572290324 Chakradharpur: 06587 238072 Rourkela: 06612501072/ 06612500244 Howrah: 9433357920/ 03326382217 Jharsuguda: 06645-272530
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