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||Tejveer Singh June 17, 2024||

Darjeeling, West Bengal — A tragic train accident in West Bengal has resulted in the deaths of five individuals and injuries to 25 others. The incident occurred when a goods train collided with the Kanchanjunga Express on Monday, causing significant damage and disruption.

Darjeeling Additional SP Abhishek Roy provided details of the accident, confirming the fatalities and injuries. “The goods train hit the Kanchanjunga Express from behind, leading to the derailment of three bogies,” Roy stated.

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw assured that rescue operations are being conducted with urgency. “Rescue operations are going on at war footing. Railways, NDRF, and SDRF are working in coordination,” he said.

The cause of the collision is currently under investigation, as emergency services continue their efforts to assist those affected and restore normalcy to the rail network.