Prayers with the families of those affected by the two train accidents in MP
- Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 5, 2015Monitored relief/rescue opns personally through the night including mvt of relief trns & close coordination with MP govt -MR @sureshpprabhu
- Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) August 5, 2015Special arrangements are also made for promptly handing over the mortal remains of deceased in this tragic accident, to their loved ones.
- ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) August 5, 2015We are jointly managing the R&R ops with @RailMinIndia. Special arrangements are made to provide proper treatment to injured passengers.
- ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) August 5, 2015
I am on my way to the train accident spot near Harda to personally oversee relief & rescue ops. along with CS & DG.
- ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) August 5, 2015
Have instructed officials to proactively work with railway authorities to provide relief and assistance to affected families
- Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) August 5, 2015Very sad to learn of the derailment of 2 trains in Madhya Pradesh. My deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones in this mishap
- Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) August 5, 2015Heartfelt condolences to the families of those who died in the train accident near Harda in MP. NDRF teams have been rushed to the spot.
- Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) August 5, 2015I also pray for speedy recovery of the injured in the Harda train accident. The govt agencies are carrying out rescue ops at the spot
- Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) August 5, 2015Extremely saddened to hear of the twin train accident last night. My heartfelt condolences to families of the victims.
- Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) August 5, 2015#PresidentMukherjee condoles loss of lives due to derailment of the Kamayani Express & Janata Express in Madhya Pradesh
- President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) August 5, 2015My prayers with the injured. Authorities are doing everything possible on the ground. The situation is being monitored very closely.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2015The two train accidents in Madhya Pradesh are deeply distressing. Deeply pained over the loss of lives. Condolences to families of deceased.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2015Enquiry ordered,Ex gratia to be paid immediately.Flooding of tracks due to very heavy downpour.Will make detailed statement to parliament
- Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 5, 2015Rail traffic in the area has been hit, with at least 25 trains from Mumbai being diverted. Trains from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh were temporarily stopped. Sources said some of the trains may be diverted via Rajasthan-Kota route.
Very very sad to hear the derailment of 2 trains.
- Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 5, 2015
We are closely working together with Railway Admin. In relief & rescue op. of Harda train accident. DM along with Sr. Officers are at site.
- ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) August 5, 2015We are providing all possible Medical assistance at the site. Medical teams from various cities have been rushed in to assist in R&R ops.
- ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) August 5, 2015Deeply saddened by this tragic train accident near Harda. My heartfelt condolences to the families of deceased in this unfortunate tragedy.
- ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) August 5, 20151) We won't be able to determine the number of casualties at the moment.
2) We'll be able to to determine scope of efforts needed.
3) We have ample numbers in disaster management teams.
4) Para-military forces on standby as per procedure.
Flooding of Tracks Caused Derailment of Trains in Madhya Pradesh: RailwaysRailways has said that the sudden flow of water on the tracks caused the derailment of the two trains while they were crossing the swollen Machak river near Harda in Madhya Pradesh.
Helpline (Mumbai) : (022) - 25280005
Helpline (Bhiringi) : (016) - 48426
Helpline (Bhopal) : (0755) - 4001609
Helpline (Harda) : (+91) - 9752460088
Helpline (Bina) : (07580) - 222580
Helpline (Itarsi) : (07572) - 241920
Over 300 people rescued so far.
Passenger Trains Kamayani, Janata Express Derail in Madhya Pradesh, 15 Bogies Fall in RiverTwo passenger trains derailed late on Tuesday night while crossing a bridge in Madhya Pradesh. Ten coaches of the Mumbai-Varansi Kamayani Express and five bogies of Jabalpur-Mumbai Janata Express have fallen into the Machak river. Here are the 10 latest developments:
Over 200 people have been rescued as of 03:35 AM
10 bogies of Kamayani Express have derailed and have fallen into the river.
5 bogies of the Janata Express have derailed and fallen into the river.
Initial reports suggest that the accident has taken place on a bridge that had developed cracks due to the rise in the water level of the river. Heavy rainfall and bad weather also lead the rise in the water level.
Rescue officials have reached the spot and rescue operations have started.
Kamayani Express is a 26 coach train. 5-6 coaches have derailed and have fallen into a river. Rescue teams have been sent. Kamayani Express derailed at around 11:30 pm on Tuesday night.
Another train - Janata Express, coming from the opposite direction also derailed at the same spot. 2-3 bogies have derailed.
The weather is bad and there is heavy rainfall even now. The water level in the river is high, and the area is waterlogged.
The nearby roads are damaged. Even reaching the spot is a challenge.
3 relief trains on their way to the site.
The rescue train has reached within one kilometer of the accident. Rescue officials will now walk till where the trains have derailed.
Trying to pull back trains
- Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 4, 2015Rushing emergency medical & other relief personnel to spot. darkness,water creating hurdles but ordered all possible help. Trying our best
- Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 4, 2015
