Bihar rail mishap: High-Level inquiry ordered for rail accident; train derailed on Delhi-Kamakhya route
Buxar, October 12: In the wake of a tragic incident, the railways have initiated a high-level inquiry into the derailment of the Delhi-Kamakhya North East Express in Bihar's Buxar district. The derailment resulted in the unfortunate loss of four lives and left several others injured. The accident occurred as twenty-three coaches of the train, en route to Assam from Delhi, derailed near Raghunathpur station at approximately 9:53 pm on Wednesday.
Birendra Kumar, the Chief Public Relations Officer of the East Central Railway, confirmed the launch of this inquiry. "A high-level inquiry has been ordered to investigate the reason behind the incident," he stated.
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The railway authorities have also announced financial compensation for the affected individuals. An ex-gratia payment of Rs 10 lakh will be provided to the families of each deceased person, along with Rs 50,000 for those injured in the incident.
Tarun Prakash, the General Manager of the East Central Railway, is actively overseeing the restoration efforts at the accident site. He emphasized the need to clear the tracks as the top priority in this situation.
As of now, the official count reports four casualties and 40 injured passengers. The actual cause of the derailment remains unknown and will only be determined after a comprehensive investigation. During this time, diverting train routes has been necessitated to maintain safety.
While an initial report suggested that at least 70 people were injured and taken to local hospitals, the East Central Railway's official statement indicates that five passengers are in critical condition, while 25 sustained minor injuries.
In the aftermath of this tragic event, passengers who could continue their onward journey to Kamakhya in Guwahati, Assam, boarded a relief train in the early hours of Thursday. This incident has prompted a detailed inquiry to uncover the root causes and prevent such accidents in the future.
- With inputs from agencies
