Gonda Train Accident: 2 Dead, 34 Injured, Ex-Gratia Announced; TMC Seeks Rail Minister's Resignation

• CM yogi reviews situation: Taking cognisance of the mishap, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath directed the officials to expedite the rescue operations while direction on proper medical attention were given as well.

• Ex-gratia announced: An ex gratia of Rs. 10 lakhs to the family of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakhs for grievous injury and Rs. 50,000 to the minor injured, has been announced.

• Helpline numbers issued: Indian Railways issued several helpline numbers as a measure of emergency response. The numbers are: Commercial Control: 9957555984, Furkating (FKG): 9957555966, Mariani (MXN): 6001882410, Simalguri (SLGR): 8789543798, Tinsukia (NTSK): 9957555959, Dibrugarh (DBRG): 9957555960.

• Inquiry ordered: Railway's technical team will investigate the cause of the accident. The Railway Ministry said a high level inquiry has been ordered, apart from the probe by the Commission of Railway Safety.

At least four coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, officials said. The district administration is yet to say if there are any casualties.

According to police, some coaches of the passenger train headed to Dibrugarh derailed between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations.

Senior railway and local administration officials are at the spot to oversee rescue operations.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath takes cognisance of the train accident in the Gonda district. He directs the officials to reach the spot immediately and expedite the relief work; gives instructions for proper treatment of the injured: CMO

In regard with the derailment in Lucknow division of North Eastern Railway, Indian Railways issued the helpline numbers.

The Railway Board has issued the following helpline numbers - Commercial Control: 9957555984, Furkating (FKG): 9957555966, Mariani (MXN): 6001882410, Simalguri (SLGR): 8789543798, Tinsukia (NTSK): 9957555959, Dibrugarh (DBRG): 9957555960.

According to Pankaj Singh, CPRO, North Eastern Railway, "...medical van of Railways has reached the spot and rescue operation has been started. Helpline numbers have been issued. It happened around 2.37 pm. As per initial info, 4-5 coaches derailed..."

• At least four coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed in the Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, officials said.

• The derailment has taken place between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations at around 2:35 pm

• Senior railway and local administration officials are at the spot to oversee rescue operations.

• Medical teams have reached the spot and rescue operations are underway as well

Visuals of Dibrugarh Express, whose bogies derailed near Gonda railway station in UP.

According to the Relief Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh, one NDRF team each was sent from Lucknow and Balrampur to Gonda.

Moreover, 5 ambulances were deployed as ell for rescue operations in the train accident.

First aid is being given to the injured. The injured are being shifted to the hospital. SDRF teams sent from three districts to expedite relief operations:

Two dead in derailment of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express near Gonda in Uttar Pradesh, said UP Relief Commissioner GS Naveen Kumar

Death toll in the tragic Gonda train accident reaches four, said UP Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak. Acording to Pankaj Singh, CPRO, North Eastern Railway, seven people so far have been injured.

Police arrived at the spot near Gonda railway station where few bogies of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed earlier today. So far four people gave dies while seven others sustained injuries in the Dibrugarh Express train derailment.

Commenting on the train accident, Gonda DM Neha Sharma said, "Eight coaches have derailed and four casualties have been reported so far, all others have been rescued. All available ambulances have reached here and locals have supported us in rescue operation."

Expressing grief on the tragic Dibrugarh-Chandigarh express derailment, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath tweeted, "The train accident in Gonda district is extremely sad. District administration officials have been directed to carry out relief and rescue operations on a war footing and to take the injured to the hospital on top priority and provide them with proper treatment. I pray to Lord Shri Ram for the speedy recovery of the injured."

A help desk has been set up at Chandigarh railway station after the tragic Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express train derailment that killed four people so far while seven others were injured.

Rescue operations are underway near Uttar Prdaesh's Gonda railway station where some bogies of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed earlier today killing four people so far.

"The railway medical van reached the site in a timely manner. Rescue operations have also begun. Help desks have been established at five locations. Additionally, our doctors have arrived at the site with medical equipment, and the railway team has also reached the location," says CPRO Pankaj Singh after some bogies of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Gonda railway station earlier today.

According to Dr Satya Narayan, "25 patients have been brought here, which include a body. All injured have been treated, 2-3 who were critically injured have been referred to Gonda district hospital."

Visuals from the accident site near Gonda railway station in Uttar Pradesh where some bogies of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed earlier today, killing four people so far.

According to the Railway Ministry, an ex gratia of Rs. 10 lakhs to the family of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakhs for grievous injury and Rs. 50,000 to the minor injured, has been announced.

Apart from the CRS enquiry, a high-level enquiry has been ordered as well, the ministry said.

"The Railway Minister must resign. Though resignation is not a solution, he should take responsibility when a series of accidents are occurring...," says TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment in UP's Gonda.

On the Dibrugarh-Chandigarh Express accident, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma tweets, "Shocked to learn about the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh train accident in UP today. I am monitoring the situation closely. No casualties from Assam reported as of now. Teams are on standby for support. We will do our best to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone."

Members of Dawat-e-Islami helped those involved in relief and rescue operations at the site of derailment near Gonda railway station.

Four people have been killed while 35 injured after some coaches of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Gonda railway station this afternoon.

Visuals from Babu Ishwar Sharan District Hospital in Gonda, where injured of the Dibrugarh-Chandigarh Express train accident have been admitted.

Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment: Restoration work is underway at the site of derailment near Gonda railway station.

Special train carrying 600 passengers of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express departs from Mankapur, Uttar Pradesh.