Published On : Fri, Mar 20th, 2015

Dehradun-Varanasi Janta Express derails near Rae Bareli; 6 killed

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Train-derail

Six persons were killed and several were injured as two coaches of the Dehradun-Varanasi Janta Express derailed in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh.

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The accident took place as the train was coming to a stop at the Bachhrawan railway station.

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of those killed and Rs 50,000 to the injured in the accident.

Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha assured that a relief van is on its way to assist those affected in the mishap. He, however, refrained from commenting further.

Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party leader Manoj Kumar Pandey told a news agency that officials are rushing to the spot. The Uttar Pradesh government will do whatever is required, added Pandey.

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