On Thursday, a tragic incident occurred when several coaches of the Dibrugarh Express derailed near Gonda district in Uttar Pradesh. The mishap involved six coaches of the 15904 Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express between Motiganj-Jhilahi railway stations.
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The derailment occurred while the train was en route to Dibrugarh.
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A contingent of army jawans has been deployed to assist the local administration in relief and rescue efforts.
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As of now, three individuals have lost their lives, and over twenty others have sustained injuries.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken note of the accident in Gonda and directed officials to promptly reach the site, expedite relief efforts, and ensure proper medical treatment for the injured.
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Additional rescue teams from the railways have been dispatched from Gorakhpur to assist at the accident site in Gonda district.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been briefed about the derailment and is closely monitoring the situation. The Government of Assam remains in contact with relevant authorities.
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The incident occurred around 2:35 pm, according to railway authorities.
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A medical van from Railways has arrived at the site, and rescue operations are underway.
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Two NDRF teams, one from Lucknow and another from Balrampur, have been mobilized to assist in Gonda.
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Five ambulances have been deployed for rescue operations at the site, with additional orders issued to send more ambulances as needed.
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First aid is currently being administered to the injured, who are being swiftly transferred to hospitals for further treatment.
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Indian Railways has issued helpline numbers in response to the incident to provide assistance and information.
This is a developing story. Further details are awaited.
With inputs from agencies
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