The accident took place at around 5.30 am today, officials said.
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Shalimar Secunderabad Express train met with an accident near Howrah in West Bengal, officials said on Saturday.
The incident took place at around 5.30 am today in which 3 coaches derailed, including one parcel bogey and two passenger coaches.
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The 22850 Secunderabad – Shalimar Weekly Express was passing Nalpur station of Kharagpur Division this morning when the coaches derailed, South Eastern Railway said.
No reports of any casualties have surfaced so far.
South Eastern Railway Issues Statement
The Railways said that no major injuries have been reported and accident relief train, and Medical Relief Trains from Santragachi and Kharagpur were immediately dispatched for assistance.
“Both reached the derailment spot soon and buses have also been arranged to carry the stranded passengers to their destinations,” the South Eastern Railway said.
The process of restoration is underway.
