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Utkal Express derailment LIVE: 23 dead, over 100 injured; rescue operations underway

Several people are feared to be injured following the incident that took place near Khatauli station.

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6 coaches of Haridwar Puri Kalinga Utkal Express derail near Muzaffarnagar
6 coaches of Haridwar Puri Kalinga Utkal Express derail near Muzaffarnagar (Picture: ANI)
India Today Web Desk
India Today Web Desk
New Delhi,UPDATED: Aug 23, 2017 04:41 IST

Five coaches of Puri Utkal Express derailed near Muzaffarnagar of Uttar Pradesh today.

"The incident occurred around 5.45 pm in the evening," Anil Saxena of the Indian Railways said.

Several people are feared to be injured following the incident that took place near Khatauli station. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said that he is monitoring the situation personally.

HERE ARE THE LIVE UPDATES:

  • Due to derailment of Puri-Haridwar Utkal Kalinga Express near Khatauli Station Yard, 10 trains have been diverted
  • Death toll rises to 23.
  • Union Health Minister JP Nadda asked central trauma care teams to remain on standby
  • 14 coaches derailed. The cause of derailment is not known, Railway spokesperson Anil Saxena told ANI.
  • Railway Minister announces ex gratia of 3.5 lakh for those who lost their lives, Rs.50 thousand for seriously injured
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted,"Extremely pained by the derailment of the Utkal Express in Muzaffarnagar. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased."
  • Death toll rises to 20.
  • No exact numbers on casualties. Our two ministers Satish Mahana and Suresh Rana sent to the spot: Yogi Adityanath
  • Four dead in train derailment confirms Indian Railways.
  • RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav criticises Railway Ministry and Centre, demanded Suresh Prabhu's resignation
  • Around 70 people have been injured. Rescue operations to last for four more hours
  • Minister of State for Railways, Manoj Sinha to visit the site with seniors officers.
  • Sources present at the site said that there was a possibility of more coaches being derailed.
  • 9 PAC Companies issued orders to immediately reach Khatauli in Muzaffarnagar to extend help in Relief and Rescue operations.
  • Ambulances reach train derailment site near Muzaffarnagar.
  • Have ordered inquiry to ascertain the cause. Strict action will be taken against any lapse: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu
  • Sad incident, injured passengers will be given complete treatment. Directions issued for all possible assistance: UP CM Adityanath.
  • NDRF teams mobilised for rescue operation at Khatauli railway station in Muzaffarnagar.
  • Medical vans have been rushed to the site.All efforts being taken to ensure speedy relief and rescue operations.
  • Have instructed Chairman Rly Board,Member Traffic to oversee rescue and relief operations.I am personally monitoring situation
  • Police and emergency teams have rushed to the spot and rescue operations are underway. Several locals have also joined the teams to assist the rescue operations. Sources said that train was on its way to Haridwar from Puri.
  • There is no confirmation on the number of casualties yet.

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