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Five coaches derail on Kolkata-Sairang Express near Guwahati
The Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed near Guwahati on Wednesday morning, leaving four passengers with minor injuries. Over 300 passengers from West Bengal were on board the train at the time of the incident.
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Five coaches and the engine of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at Digaru, near Guwahati, on Wednesday morning, according to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Four persons sustained minor injuries in the accident, with no fatalities reported.
The train was carrying more than 300 passengers originating from West Bengal stations including Kolkata, Naihati, Krishnanagar, and the Malda and Katihar Divisions, who were travelling to destinations beyond Guwahati. An Eastern Railway official confirmed the passenger count and noted that many were continuing onward.
In response to the incident, railway authorities have mobilized support operations to assist affected passengers and their families. Helpdesks have been established at Sealdah, Alipurduar, Naihati and Berhampore Court stations to provide assistance and coordinate relief efforts.
Official teams from the Eastern Railway promptly reached the accident site to oversee operations and begin investigations into the cause of the derailment. The railway administration is continuing to monitor the situation and provide necessary support to those affected.