8 years ago
14 coaches of the Patna-Indore Express ran off the tracks near Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. The incident took place at around 3 am near Pukhrayan, about 100 km from Kanpur.
National Disaster Response Force says team rescued 54 injured passengers from derailed coaches
After Indore-Patna Express train accident in Pukhrayan near Kanpur, details below of the four trains cancelled and 14 others diverted:
Cancelled
Diverted
Cancelled
- Jhansi-Lucknow Intercity (11110, 11109)
- Jhansi-Kanpur Passenger (51804, 51803)
Diverted
- Lucknow-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (12108),
- Varanasi-Ahmedabad Sabarmati Express (19168)
- Gorakhpur-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Kushinagar Express (11015, 11016)
- Kolkata-Jhansi (11105)
- Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus-Lucknow Pushpak Express (12534)
- Gwalior-Barauni Mail (11124, 11123)
- Lucknow-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (12108)
- Gorakhpur-Yashwantpur Express (15015)
- Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Gorakhpur Express (12542)
- Bhopal-Lucknow Express (12594)
- Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Pratapgarh Express (12173)
- Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Sultanpur Express (12143)
Number of deaths in Indore-Patna train derailment rise to 120
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visits the hospital where the injured have been admitted after the derailment of Indore-Patna Express in Uttar Pradesh
116 killed and nearly 200 injured after the Indore-Patna Express train jumped the tracks near Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh
Kanpur train tragedy is one of the biggest rail accidents ever, ANI quotes Sumitra Mahajan
Heartfelt condolences to families of deceased in Indore Patna Express accident. Prayers for speedy recovery of injured #PresidentMukherjee
- President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) November 20, 2016
More than 100 people have died, rescue operation is still underway: Daljeet Singh Chaudhary (ADG, Law and order ,Uttar Pradesh) on Kanpur Train Tragedy
MoS Railways Manoj Sinha reaches the accident spot where Patna-Indore express train derailed
Over 100 have been killed and nearly 200 injured after the Indore-Patna Express train jumped the tracks near Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh, says senior official.
Kanpur Train Accident: Two Children Pulled Out Alive From Mangled Coach
Two children were pulled out alive from an overturned bogie of the Indore-Patna Express here, offering a glimmer of hope to rescuers looking for survivors among the heaps of metal and scattered baggage.
Two children were pulled out alive from an overturned bogie of the Indore-Patna Express here, offering a glimmer of hope to rescuers looking for survivors among the heaps of metal and scattered baggage.
97 have been killed and nearly 200 injured after the Indore-Patna Express train jumped the tracks near Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh, says senior official.
Kanpur Train Accident: Bride-To-Be Survives But Fails To Trace Her Father
"I cannot find my father and I have been looking everywhere for him," 20-year-old bride-to-be Ruby Gupta said.
"I cannot find my father and I have been looking everywhere for him," 20-year-old bride-to-be Ruby Gupta said.
Indore-Patna Express train accident: Injured being taken to hospital for treatment in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
A Bang And Our Coach Was In The Air, Says Kanpur Train Accident Survivor
Deepika Tripathi, travelling on the Indore-Patna Express train with around 45 relatives, had slept just hours ago. She jerked awake to a bang and felt everything tumbling around her in pitch dark. Moments later, she realized that her coach was partly in the air.
Deepika Tripathi, travelling on the Indore-Patna Express train with around 45 relatives, had slept just hours ago. She jerked awake to a bang and felt everything tumbling around her in pitch dark. Moments later, she realized that her coach was partly in the air.
Help desk set up at Patna railway station to assist family members of those onboard in the Indore-Patna Express that derailed near Kanpur
Entire Country stands in solidarity: Sonia Gandhi on Indore-Patna Express train accident
Words can't describe the pain and anguish of those who lost their near and dear ones and the entire country stands in solidarity to share this unbearable sorrow, said Congress party president Sonia Gandhi.
Words can't describe the pain and anguish of those who lost their near and dear ones and the entire country stands in solidarity to share this unbearable sorrow, said Congress party president Sonia Gandhi.
Lalu Yadav tweets on Indore-Patna Express train accident
Deeply saddened to hear abt loss of lives due to derailing of Patna-Indore Express.My best prayers& thoughts wth injured & affected families
- Lalu Prasad Yadav (@laluprasadrjd) November 20, 2016
Railway Minister says he's rushing to Indore-Patna Express train accident site
MR @sureshpprabhu is also rushing to the site to personally monitor situation and is In constant touch with UP CM @yadavakhilesh.
- Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) November 20, 2016
Indore-Patna Express train accident: PM Modi announces ex-gratia
PM Narendra Modi announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of those killed and Rs 50,000 for those seriously injured in the Indore-Patna Express train derailment, reports news agency PTI.
PM Narendra Modi announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of those killed and Rs 50,000 for those seriously injured in the Indore-Patna Express train derailment, reports news agency PTI.
Unfortunate incident; State Government is in constant touch with Rail authorities, ANI quotes Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces Rs 2 lakhs compensation for families of those killed in derailment; Rs 50,000 for those critically injured, reports news agency ANI
91 dead and more than 100 have been injured after the Indore-Patna Express train derailed near Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh
UP ADG (law and order) Daljeet Choudhary reaches the spot where Indore-Patna Express derailed near Kanpur
In constant touch with UP CM @yadavakhilesh.We are working together to provide all relief
- Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) November 20, 2016
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav announces ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for families of those killed in derailment and Rs 50,000
for seriously injured, reports news agency PTI.
for seriously injured, reports news agency PTI.
Two National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams from Varanasi and one NDRF team from Lucknow rushed to accident spot to assist in rescue operations, reports news agency ANI
63 dead, over 150 injured; rescue operations underway and medical aid being given to the injured
Government doing whatever it can for deceased families: Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Minister
Fourteen coaches of the train were thrown off track around 3 am in Pukhrayan, 100 km from Kanpur
Three NDRF teams have been rushed from Varanasi and Lucknow to the accident spot. There are 45 personnel in each team.
2/Rs.50 thousand in case of grievous injury and Rs.25 thousand in case of simple injury
- Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) November 20, 2016
1/Enhanced amount of ex-gratia compensation to the victims of this unfortunate accident:Rs.3.5 L in case of death
- Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) November 20, 2016
Rajnath Singh Asks NDRF To Help In Rescue In Relief Measures
The Home Minister asked NDRF Chief O P Singh to provide all assistance to the Railway authorities and Uttar Pradesh government in relief and rescue operations.
The Home Minister asked NDRF Chief O P Singh to provide all assistance to the Railway authorities and Uttar Pradesh government in relief and rescue operations.
Police, NDRF Teams And Army Jointly Conduct Relief And Rescue Operations
63 Dead, Over 150 Injured; Rescue And Relief Operations Underway
Death toll rises to 63 after Indore-Patna express train derailed near Kanpur: DG (Railways)
Gopal Gupta
Over 250 Police Officials Involved In Carrying Out Rescue And Relief Operations
Injured passengers moved to Kanpur dehat hospital by local Ambulances.Helpline no pic.twitter.com/aZ9XI2ymYe
- Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) November 20, 2016
Injured Passengers Moved To Kanpur Dehat Hospital By Local Ambulances
Stranded passengers being moved from site to Malasa stn, special train from Malasa,Injured passengers moved to Kanpur Dehat hospital
- Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) November 20, 2016
PM Modi Expresses Anguish Over Indore-Patna Express Train Derailment
The Prime Minister said that Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu is personally monitoring the situation.
"Prayers with those injured in the tragic train accident.
I've spoken to @sureshpprabhu, who is personally monitoring
the situation closely," Modi said.
Akhilesh Yadav Directs Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary To Monitor Relief Work
Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav asks Uttar Pradesh Chief Secy to monitor relief operations; pool in resources from neighbouring district to enable relief work
Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav asks Uttar Pradesh Chief Secy to monitor relief operations; pool in resources from neighbouring district to enable relief work
Helpline Numbers | 45 dead after Indore-Patna Express derails in train accident near Pukharayan, 100 km from #Kanpurhttps://t.co/iR7eRPg1xG pic.twitter.com/yeEUfJTQDr
- NDTV (@ndtv) November 20, 2016
Northern Central Railways PRO On Patna-Indore Express Derailment
- Special buses and food supplies arranged for victims
- Helpline numbers have been issued
- Medical team have reached at the accident spot
At least 45 people have been killed and over 100 injured in the Patna-Indore Express train derailment
PM Modi expresses anguish over Patna-Indore express train derailment
Anguished beyond words on the loss of lives due to the derailing of the Patna-Indore express. My thoughts are with the bereaved families.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 20, 2016
Indian Railways issues helpline numbers for assistance
Please note helpline nos All calls are attended to help anyone needing assistance pic.twitter.com/9aEsXalwR0
- Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) November 20, 2016
The incident took place at around 3 am near Pukhrayan, about 100 km from Kanpur.
14 coaches of the Patna-Indore Express ran off the tracks near Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh.
