In Pics: Sealdah-Ajmer Express Derails Near Kanpur, Many Injured

Over 40 people have been injured after 15 coaches of the Sealdah-Ajmer Express derailed near Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh this morning.

  • In dense early morning fog, the coaches of the 12987 Sealdah-Ajmer Express went off track. (PTI Photo)
    In dense early morning fog, the coaches of the 12987 Sealdah-Ajmer Express went off track. (PTI Photo)
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  • The accident took place around 5.20 am. The cause is not known yet. (PTI Photo)
    The accident took place around 5.20 am. The cause is not known yet. (PTI Photo)
  • Eight of the passengers brought out of the wrecked coaches are believed to be in a critical state, confirmed senior police officer Zaki Ahmed.
    Eight of the passengers brought out of the wrecked coaches are believed to be in a critical state, confirmed senior police officer Zaki Ahmed.
  • Two coaches toppled off the bridge and fell into the canal bed.
    Two coaches toppled off the bridge and fell into the canal bed.
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  • A medical relief train from Kanpur has been sent to the accident site.
    A medical relief train from Kanpur has been sent to the accident site.
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