Several passengers reportedly suffered injuries after the Guwahati-bound Kamakhya Express derailed in Odisha
GUWAHATI, March 30: At least 11 bogies of the Guwahati-Bound Kamakhya Express derailed near Cuttack in Odisha today (March 30).
The coaches of the Bengaluru-Kamakhya Express derailed at around 11:54 am on Sunday when it was crossing Nirgundi railway station.
One person has reportedly died in the mishap while many other passengers were injured.
The exact reason behind the derailment is unclear.
The Kamakhya Express was carrying many passengers from Assam, including pilgrims visiting Puri, who were returning to the State in the train.
Special Train for Stranded Passengers
A special rescue train has been sent to the spot to bring passengers of the Bengaluru-Kamakhya Express following the derailment.
Helpline Numbers Issued
The East Coast Railways (ECoR), meanwhile issued several helpline numbers for the passengers and their families.
Jajpur Keonjhar Road – 9124639558
Khurda Road – 06742492245
Bhubaneswar- 8455885999
Cuttack – 8991124238, 7205149591
Bhadrak – 9437443469
Palasa – 9237105480
NF Railway issues Helpline Numbers
NF Railway has also release a list of Helpline numbers in the wake of the derailment of the Bangalore-Kamakhya AC Superfast Express.
