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A tragic train accident occurred in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal this morning, resulting in the collision between the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express and a goods train near Rangapani station. The collision led to the death of five passengers and left at least 25 others injured. The Kanchanjunga Express was en route from Silchar in Assam to Sealdah in Kolkata when the goods train rammed into it from behind.
The impact caused two coaches of the Kanchanjunga Express to derail, with emergency response teams, doctors, and ambulances rushing to the site for rescue operations. Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shock over the incident and ensured that medical assistance and disaster relief teams were promptly deployed to the scene to aid in recovery efforts.
It was reported that the goods train overshot the signal, leading to the collision with the Kanchanjunga Express. The accident occurred near New Jalpaiguri, disrupting the vital rail link between the Northeast and the rest of the country. The aftermath of the collision saw the mobilization of National Disaster Response Force teams and ambulances to assist in the rescue efforts.
Helpline numbers have been released for individuals seeking information about the situation, underlining the urgency and criticality of the ongoing operation. The tragic incident highlights the importance of railway safety protocols and the need for stringent measures to prevent such accidents in the future. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is closely monitoring the situation from the Railways war room in Delhi, emphasizing the severity and sensitivity of the matter.
The collision between the Kanchanjunga Express and the goods train has not only resulted in significant casualties but has also underscored the vulnerability of railway operations to unforeseen accidents. As investigations continue and rescue operations persist, the nation mourns the loss of life and prays for the swift recovery of the injured passengers affected by this tragic incident.
