Update: Prabhu orders probe into Rajya Rani express derailment

April 15, 2017 10:35

Eight coaches of the Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derailed near Rampur in Uttar Pradesh today, leaving at least two passengers injured, railway officials said.

The accident happened between Mundapandey and Rampur railway stations, Northern railway spokesperson Neeraj Sharma said.

He said while two passengers have been injured in the accident, there was no casualty.

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has ordered an enquiry to ascertain the causes behind the accident.

"Personally monitoring situation. Directed senior officers to rush to the spot. Ensure speedy relief and rescue operations," he posted on Twitter.

Prabhu said strict action will be taken against those found guilty.

The Moradabad divisional railway manager has reached the spot to oversee the rescue and relief operations. A medical team has also reached the spot, Sharma said.

Earlier, police officials in Rampur had said 15 passengers were injured and been rushed to hospital.

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