14 coaches of Ajmer-Sealdah Express derail near Kanpur, 40 injured

December 28, 2016 07:50

Fourteen coaches of the Ajmer-Sealdah Express derailed near Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh this morning. Around 40 people have been injured.

This is the second train accident in Kanpur within months. In November, Indore-Patna Express had derailed at Pukhrayan in Kanpur Dehat district of Uttar Pradesh, killing 120 people and injuring 180 others.

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu shortly after the tragedy said, "Immediate medical help being provided to the injured. Mobilised resources,directed all concerned to ensure rescue and relief. Have directed senior officials to reach the site immediately."

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