At least 31 people have been confirmed dead after two Indian passenger
trains derailed. The trains derailed within minutes of each other on
flooded tracks on a bridge in central India in Madhya Pradesh. The
Kamayani Express was en route to Mumbai when it derailed around midnight
on Tuesday night near the town of Harda in Madhya Pradesh state while
the second train, the Janata Express, was travelling in the opposite
direction and derailed soon after. 25 people were injured and another
300 rescued. see more photos after the cut....
The railway spokesperson, Anil Saksena told BBC,
"This unfortunate accident took place because of the flash floods on
the tracks and the track caved in and resulted in the derailment of the
last six coaches of the Kamayani Express"
Madhya Pradesh railway Police Chief told AFP that the death toll is
expected to rise as it was not clear if all passengers have been
accounted for.
0 comments:
Post a Comment