File Photo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed distress and pain over the loss of lives in twin train accident in Madhya Pradesh and said authorities are doing everything possible on the ground.
He tweeted:
At least 20 passengers were so far killed after two trains derailed while crossing a swollen Machak river near Harda in Madhya Pradesh even as rescue operations continued through the night, officials said today.
According to West Central Railway PRO Piyush Mathur, seven coaches of Kamayani Express and three coaches plus the engine of Janata Express were derailed late last night as the base material on the tracks got washed away.
Mr Modi also tweeted:
Meanwhile, rescue operations continued even as several passengers were feared trapped in water after coaches of both the train plunged into the river.