14 coaches of Utkal Express derailed in Muzaffarnagar; 23 dead
Death toll in the Utkal Express derailment rose to 23 even as over 70 people were reported injured. The mishap happened when 14 coaches of the Puri-Haridwar train derailed near UP's Muzaffarnagar. Not only passengers, it has been a nightmare for the locals of Khatauli area whose houses were splattered with blood and neighborhood with bodies. Sources said it happened due to staff negligence.
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Railway helpline numbers have been setup
Additional Director General of Police (Railways) VK Maurya said nearly 10 coaches have derailed. The Railways issued two helpline numbers for inquiry: 9760534054 and 9760535051. Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu is personally monitoring the situation; PM Narendra Modi has also been informed about the same. UP CM Yogi Adityanath is also enquiring about the train accident and has rushed all possible help.
