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A major train accident took place in Darjeeling, West Bengal this morning. A goods train hit the Kanchenjunga Express train standing near Rangapani station from behind. The collision was so strong that the three bogies behind the Kanchenjunga Express train were badly damaged. Some passengers are reported to be injured in the accident. As soon as the information about the accident was received, the rescue team immediately reached the spot. Rescue is going on.
On this accident, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote on the social media platform X, ‘Received information about a tragic train accident from Phansidewa area of Darjeeling district. Shocked. While full details are awaited, Kanchenjunga Express has reportedly been hit by a goods train. A team for rescue and medical assistance has been sent to the spot. DM and SP have also been sent to the spot. Rescue is going on on a war footing.
Shocked to learn, just now, about a tragic train accident, in Phansidewa area of Darjeeling district. While details are awaited, Kanchenjunga Express has reportedly been hit by a goods train. DM, SP, doctors, ambulances and disaster teams have been rushed to the site for rescue,
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 17, 2024
In this accident, the three rear bogies of the Kanchenjunga Express train have been badly damaged. One bogie came on top of the other bogie and hung in the air. The other bogie was seen overturned on the track. Officials said that these three bogies have suffered the most damage in the accident. There is an atmosphere of chaos at the accident spot. The injured passengers present in the bogie were seen groaning. The rescue team is busy taking everyone out and sending them to the hospital.
