Extremely pained by Utkal Express derailment: PM Modi
In a tweet, PM Modi said:
Extremely pained by the derailment of the Utkal Express in Muzaffarnagar. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 19, 2017
Modi also informed that the Railways Ministry and the UP Government are taking effort to handle the situation.
I wish those injured a speedy recovery. The situation is being monitored very closely by the Railways Ministry: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 19, 2017
Railways Ministry & UP Government are doing everything possible & providing all assistance required in the wake of the train derailment: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 19, 2017
Several people were killed and many injured after six coaches of Puri-Haridwar-Kalinga Utkal Express derailed in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.
While official sources put the toll at four, several news channels reported that at least 20 were killed and many trapped inside as the NDRF personnel carried out rescue operation with gas cutters.
The derailment occurred at Khatauli in UP's Muzaffarnagar area.
Meanwhile, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu announced compensation for the deceased and injured.
Ex gratia of Rs.3.5 Lakh for those who lost their lives,Rs.50 thousand for seriously injured 1/
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 19, 2017
And Rs.25 thousand for people with minor injuries in the unfortunate accident has being announced 2/
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 19, 2017
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