11 Coaches of Kamakhya Superfast Express Derail in Odisha, No Casualties Reported
Eleven coaches of the SMVT Bengaluru-Kamakhya AC Express derailed near Nirgundi station in Odisha’s Cuttack district on Sunday morning, officials confirmed. The incident occurred at 11:54 am near Manguli, disrupting rail traffic on the route.
East Coast Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Ashok Kumar Mishra, stated that no injuries or casualties have been reported so far. “We have mobilized our resources and alerted the NDRF and fire services. A relief train has been dispatched to the site,” Mishra said.
#WATCH | Cuttack, Odisha: 11 coaches of 12551 Bangalore-Kamakhya AC Superfast Express derailed near Nergundi Station in Cuttack-Nergundi Railway Section of Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway at about 11:54 AM today. There are no injuries or casualties reported till now. pic.twitter.com/Xgat62XFEk
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Railway officials and support staff rushed to the spot to manage the situation. Helpline numbers—8455885999 and 8991124238—were activated to assist stranded passengers, with arrangements being made to ensure they reach their destinations safely.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the derailment while restoration efforts are underway.
