Twelve coaches of the Guwahati-Bikaner Express train have derailed near Maynaguri town of West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district. At least five people have died and 45 were injured in the accident, reported news agency PTI. A high-level inquiry has been ordered into the accident. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will reach the accident site on Friday morning.
See images from the train derailment site:
Locals and other passengers are seen helping in relief and rescue operations.
Injured passengers have been rushed to the Jalpaiguri district hospital.
Three NDRF teams have reached the accident site to help rescue operations.
A high-level railway safety enquiry has been ordered into the accident.
Top railway officials have left from Delhi to the site of the accident.
Rs 5 lakh compensation has been announced for the dead.
Rs 1 lakh compensation will be given to those grievously injured and Rs 25,000 for simple injuries.
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