Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:36am on 17 Aug 2024,Saturday India
A major train derailment occurred near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday morning, involving at least 12 coaches of the Sabarmati Express. The incident happened after the train hit an object on the track, causing panic among passengers. Fortunately, all passengers were safely evacuated, and no casualties were reported. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is underway, with evidence protected. The route has been blocked, affecting key train services from Kanpur to Mumbai. Emergency teams, including police and administrative personnel, are working on the site.