Assam: Multiple fatalities feared in road crash near Kaziranga; NFR probe underway after Digaru train derailment
At least 15 people have died following a major road collision between a truck and a passenger traveller near Kaziranga in Assam, according to initial reports.
At least 15 people have died following a major road collision between a truck and a passenger traveller near Kaziranga in Assam, according to initial reports.
The police from Assam's Golaghat district said that multiple deaths are feared after a heavy collision between a truck and a light vehicle. The accident took place in Rongajaan close to Kaziranga National Park. Emergency teams promptly arrived at the accident site to rescue victims and help them. Injured have been moved to a hospital in the vicinity.
Northeast Frontier Railway commences inquiry into Digaru train incident
Meanwhile in the state, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has decided to start a serious inquiry into the train accident that took place at the Digaru railway station in Kamrup.
It has been reported by the Northeast Frontier Railway Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Kopinjal Kishore Sharma, that the railway has sent specialist engineers along with senior railway officers to the accident site.
Loco pilot videos: Investigators are carefully reviewing the videos taken by the loco pilot just prior to this incident in order to understand what happened exactly.
About the accident: According to NFR, this incident took place at 6:54 am because the Kolkata-Sairang express was arriving at Digaru station for clearance of another train. Owing to this reason, the train derailed and lost speed control.
Injuries and casualties: Despite the reports claiming of no deaths, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to X to say that four people were injured during the incident, although their injuries were minor and they received medical assistance quickly.
Restoration work
Restoration status: CPRO Sharma stated that train traffic in the area was completely restored, as three of the five derailed coaches are repaired while work on the two remaining ones is planned.
Transportation of passengers: Passengers were brought back to their destinations thanks to the special trains and alternative ones arranged for them.
Cancelled services: Operations for three express services—the Guwahati-Haibargaon Express, the Guwahati-New Jalpaiguri Intercity Express, and the New Jalpaiguri-Guwahati Intercity Express—were cancelled due to the disruption.
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