This Article is From Jan 02, 2010

Train accident near Etawah, UP: 13 injured

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New Delhi: At least 13 persons were injured when the Delhi-bound Licchavi Express rammed into the stationary Magadh Express at Sarai Bhopat near Etawah at around 8:00 a.m., railway officials said.

The driver of the Licchavi Express was seriously injured as the engine of the train ploughed into the Delhi-Islampur Magadh Express in foggy conditions.

Commenting on the mishap, District Magistrate of Kanpur said, "No casualty has been reported in the Etawah accident. There are only reports of injuries. The injured have been sent to hospital."

A relief train has being sent from Kanpur to help the passengers.
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