Train Derailment Tragedy Strikes Bihar - Quick Response and Relief Efforts Underway

In a devastating incident on Wednesday, October 11, several coaches of the North East Superfast train derailed at the Raghunathpur railway station in Bihar, causing widespread concern. The mishap occurred at 9:35 pm when the train no. 12506, known as the North East Express, was en route from Anand Vihar station in Delhi to Kamakhya in Assam.

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In a devastating incident on Wednesday, October 11, several coaches of the North East Superfast train derailed at the Raghunathpur railway station in Bihar, causing widespread concern. The mishap occurred at 9:35 pm when the train no. 12506, known as the North East Express, was en route from Anand Vihar station in Delhi to Kamakhya in Assam.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav swiftly responded to the crisis by speaking with officials, the District Magistrate, and medical officers. "We have issued alerts and mobilized security forces, including NDRF and SDRF, with the top priority being the preservation of lives and providing treatment to the injured. We have also established a helpline number for assistance," he affirmed.

 Reinforcing this commitment, Raj Kumar, the District Magistrate of Bhojpur, stated that 15 ambulances and 4-5 buses were dispatched to the accident site, along with the deployment of an SDRF team. The district administration remains on high alert, with all necessary arrangements in place for immediate medical treatment, including the activation of blood banks.

Union Minister and Buxar Member of Parliament Ashwini Kumar Choubey expressed his distress over the derailment, informing that one AC coach and two sleeper coaches were involved in the accident. "This is a tragic incident in our Buxar area. I have been informed that three coaches derailed. I have reached out to the DG NDRF, Chief Secretary, DM, DG, and GM Railways. Our workers are actively engaged in rescue operations, with medical teams on the scene. I am personally heading to Raghunathpur, Buxar," he announced.

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 The Railways has promptly issued helpline numbers and deployed accident relief vehicles, complete with medical teams and officials. Remarkably, there have been no reported casualties thus far, thanks to the rapid and coordinated response from authorities.

 This heart-wrenching train derailment has cast a shadow of sorrow over Bihar, but the efficient and swift response from government and railway officials has ensured that the tragedy did not escalate into a massive loss of life. The recovery and rehabilitation process is now in full swing, demonstrating the resilience and preparedness of the region in the face of such calamities.