North-East Express train derails in Bihar – Four dead and hundreds injured
Four people were killed and around 100 others injured after the North East Express train derailed in Bihar on Wednesday. An official said that the incident took place close to Raghunathpur station near Buxar around 9.35 pm. The train, which started from Anand Vihar Terminus in Delhi, was on its way to Kamakhya near Guwahati in Assam.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s office also said that they are “closely monitoring the unfortunate derailment” of the train in Raghunathpur.
Chief Minister’s Office is closely monitoring the unfortunate derailment of Train Number 12506 in Raghunathpur and is in touch with the District authorities in Buxar & other agencies. @himantabiswa @Buxarprashasan @RailNf https://t.co/RWbzqTf8fU
— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) October 11, 2023
They added that they are in touch with the district authorities in Buxar and other agencies.
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