Howrah-Mumbai Mail Derailment: Key Updates
1. Casualties and Injuries:
- The Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailed in the Seraikela-Kharsawan district of Jharkhand, resulting in two fatalities and injuries to 20 others. The derailment occurred at approximately 3:45 AM near Barabamboo, about 80 km from Jamshedpur.
2. Details of the Accident:
- The train, comprising 22 coaches, saw 18 of them derailing. These included 16 passenger coaches, one power car, and one pantry car. It was not immediately clear if the derailment of a nearby goods train occurred concurrently or contributed to the accident.
3. Response and Rescue Efforts:
- West Singhbhum Deputy Commissioner Kuldeep Chaudhary stated that rescue operations are ongoing, with an NDRF team en route to the site. Medical aid has been provided to the injured, who have been transported to Chakradharpur for further treatment.
- A relief train has been dispatched to evacuate passengers to the nearby Chakradharpur railway station, and buses are being arranged for additional transportation.
4. Government Response:
- Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren directed officials to expedite relief operations and provide assistance to the injured.
5. Disruptions and Cancellations:
- Several trains on the route have been either canceled or diverted due to the derailment. Affected services include the 22861 Howrah-Titlagarh-Kantabanji Ispat Express and the 12021 Howrah-Barbil Janshatabdi Express.
6. Helpline Numbers:
- South Eastern Railway (SER) has established helpline numbers for affected passengers and their families:
- Mumbai: 022-22694040
- Bhusawal: 08799982712
- Nagpur: 7757912790
- Tata: 0657-2290324
- Chakradharpur: 06587-238072
- Rourkela: 0661-2501072, 0661-2500244
- Jharsuguda: 06645-272530
- Howrah: 9433357920, 033-26382217
- Shalimar: 7595074427, 6295531471
- Kharagpur: 03222-293764
7. Ongoing Investigation:
- The cause of the derailment is being investigated, with initial reports indicating that the Howrah-Mumbai Mail may have collided with a stationary goods train. The precise circumstances and factors leading to the incident are yet to be determined.
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