The train that was travelling from Goa to Patna derailed around 4.14 am. In the aftermath of the derailment, movement of trains was disrupted on the Patna-Allahabad route.
Minister orders inquiry
AMN / New Delhi
At least passengers were killed and many injured as Patna-bound 12741 Vasco Da Gama express derailed early Friday in Uttar Pradesh’s Manikpur.
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday condoled the loss of lives in Patna-bound 12741 Vasco Da Gama express derailment in Uttar Pradesh’s Manikpur and ordered a probe into the incident.
The Minister tweeted, “Immediate rescue and relief operations started and an inquiry ordered into the derailment of Vasco De Gama – Patna Express at Manikpur, UP. My sincere condolences to the families of the deceased”.
He also announced ex-gratia of Rs five lakh each to the kin of the deceased, Rs one lakh for the grievously injured and Rs 50,000 to those who have sustained minor injuries.
Uttar Pradesh ATS to probe train derailment, which claimed three lives
Lucknow
The Anti-Terrorism Squad of Uttar Pradesh Police will be probing the derailment of Patna-bound 12741 Vasco Da Gama express at Manikpur station in Chitrakoot district early Friday morning. A separate inquiry will also be conducted by the commissioner (railways safety)
