Six coaches of Kolkata-Sairang Express derail in Assam, several injured
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Key context: Seven coaches, including the engine, of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at Digaru railway station in Assam. The train was traveling from Sairang in Mizoram to Kolkata when the incident occurred. Several passengers sustained injuries, although no casualties have been reported so far. Senior railway officials have arrived at the accident site to assess the situation. The cause of the derailment is currently unknown. This development from timesofindia.indiatimes.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Seven coaches, including the engine, of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at Digaru railway station in Assam. The train was traveling from Sairang in Mizoram to Kolkata when the incident occurred. Several passengers sustained injuries, although no casualties have been reported so far. Senior railway officials have arrived at the accident site to assess the situation. The cause of the derailment is currently unknown.
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