Kanpur: At least 2 people died and over 65 were injured after Sealdah-Ajmer Express derailed between Rura-Metha near Kanpur on Wednesday. Rescue and relief operations are underway. Here are all the LIVE updates:-
– SP Rura and Kanpur Dehat DM at accident spot: Daljeet Chaudhary (ADG Law & Order)
– 2 dead after 15 coaches of Sealdah-Ajmer Express train derailed near Kanpur (UP), confirms Zaki Ahmad, Kanpur IG
– Ex-gratia will be paid to injured. All passengers are being provided with necessary assistance to ensure least inconvenience: Rail minister Suresh Prabhu
– As per preliminary reports 15 coaches of the train got derailed. The first 5 and last 3 coaches were intact: Anil Saxena, Indian Railways spokesperson
– Rescue and relief operations underway: Anil Saxena
– Thorough investigation will be carried out to ascertain the cause: Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu
Source: Zee News