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Seven die as train derails in India’s Bihar
At least seven people have died and 24 others have been injured after a Delhi-bound train derailed in Bihar’s Vaishali, reports NDTV.
Published : 3 Feb 2019, 04:41 AM
Updated : 3 Feb 2019, 04:43 AM
Nine carriages of the Seemanchal Express derailed around 3:52 am, the report said.
Rescue operations are being conducted in the area near Sahadai Buzurg, tweeted the office of India’s rail minister.
"Rescue and relief operations are on for derailment of 9 coaches of Jogbani-Anand Vihar Terminal Seemanchal express at Sahadai Buzurg, Bihar."
East Central Railway spokesperson Rajesh Kumar reports that three of the derailed coaches are sleepers, while another is a general coach.
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that the families of the dead will receive Rs 500,000 in compensation, while the injured will receive Rs 100,000.
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