Kaifiyat Express Derailment: Helpline Numbers Released

Several coaches of Delhi-bound Kafiyat Express derailed in Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh in the wee hours of Wednesday.

New Delhi, Aug 23: Several coaches of Delhi-bound Kafiyat Express derailed in Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh in the wee hours of Wednesday. At least 74 injured persons were rushed to hospitals of which 4 are critical. Uttar Pradesh’s Principal Secretary Arvind Kumar confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far in the derailment. The authorities have released a list of helpline numbers for disseminating information. The helpline numbers have been released for Allahabad, Kanpur, Tundla, Shahganj, Fatehpur, Lucknow, Etawah and Faizabad. (ALSO READ: 23 Dead as 14 Coaches of Utkal Exp Derails in UP)

“Train No. 12225- Azamgarh to New Delhi- derailed in Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh. When Kaifiyat express was passing by Ochalda and Patra station, by gate number 14 then a dumper collided with the train, derailing it with the engine and 12 coaches. There is no report of deaths,” Railways DG PRO, Anil Saxena told news agency ANI. (ALSO READ: Goods Train Derails in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj)

#UttarPradesh: Latest visuals from Kaifiyat express derailment site in #Auraiya, 74 injured. Rescue operations have concluded. pic.twitter.com/pGIeCo0RlL
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) August 23, 2017

Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said he was personally monitoring the situation of Kaifiyat Express derailment. “A dumper hit the locomotive of the Kaifiyat Express, resulting in the derailment of coaches. Some passengers have received injuries and have been shifted to nearby hospitals. I am personally monitoring the situation, rescue operations. I have directed senior officers to reach the site immediately,” Prabhu tweeted.