The North central railway also issued helpline number at Allahabad 0532-2408149, 2408128, while for Kanpur- 0512-2323015,2323016 and 23323018.
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In another train accident 15 coaches of Sealdah Ajmer 12987 Express derailed near Rura railway station in Kanpur Dehat district of Uttar Pradesh early this morning. Kanpur IG Zaki Ahmed has confirmed that two persons were killed in the accident which took place around 05.30 AM. District Magistrate Kumar Ravikant said, 28 passengers were injured in the accident who were admitted to the district hospital. However eyewitnesses claimed that over 60 passengers were injured. Sources said, ten of the injured are stated to be in serious condition.
The relief and rescue operation is going on in full swing. Primary reports said that the train passed through another track breaking the rail line for which it was signalled. The platform of Rura railway station was also damaged as some of overturned coaches were dragged over it. Two coaches fell in the canal which is just before Rura station which is around 50 Kms away from Kanpur.
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said, all passengers are being provided with necessary assistance to ensure least inconvenience. Mr Prabhu said, he is personally monitoring the situation. In a series of tweets, he said, thorough investigation will be carried out to ascertain the cause of the accident adding that ex gatia will be paid to the victims.
The North Central Railway PRO told media that more than 20 trains are running late on Kanpur- Delhi section. The Kanpur Central Delhi Shatabadi train has also been cancelled. The diverted trains are running through Kanpur-Jhansi -Agra Cantt and Kanpur- Lucknow Moradabad routes. While many down line trains are running via Moradabad-Lucknow-Mugalsarai, and Aligarh -Chandauli -Bareilly routes.
The North central railway also issued helpline number at Allahabad 0532-2408149, 2408128, while for Kanpur- 0512-2323015,2323016 and 23323018.