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Eight Coaches of Rajya Rani Express Derail in Rampur, 15 Injured

Eight Coaches of Rajya Rani Express Derail in Rampur, 15 Injured

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Rampur: Eight compartments of Meerut Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derailed near Kosi temple in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday morning.

#Visuals from Uttar Pradesh: Eight coaches of Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derail near Rampur. pic.twitter.com/Lljzs16Cdq

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No deaths have been reported, but 15 people were injured. The injured passengers have to taken to the nearby hospital.

#BREAKING — 8 bogies of Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derails near Kosi bridge, Rampur, many feared injured, reports @pranshumisraa pic.twitter.com/nejE7W3LUS

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Rescue operations underway.

Last month, eight coaches of the Nizamuddin-bound Mahakaushal Express derailed near Kulpahad railway station in Mahoba district leaving 52 persons injured.

(More details awaited)

First Published: April 15, 2017, 9:39 AM IST