March 30, 2017 5:37 AM

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Mahakaushal Express: 8 coaches derail near Mahoba station

Eight coaches of the Jabalpur-Nizamuddin Mahakaushal Express derailed in the wee hours today near Mahoba station in Uttar Pradesh. Chief Public Relations Officer, North Central Railway said according to initial reports, around nine passengers of the Delhi-bound train were injured in the incident. <br/><br/>The official said, an accident relief train has also been rushed to the site and the injured have been given first-aid. The CPRO also said, around eight coaches from the rear side of the train derailed between Mahoba and Kulpahar stations.<br/><br/>Senior officials, including the general manager of North Central Railway M C Chauhan, have rushed to site and rescue operations are on. The cause of derailment is yet to be ascertained.<br/><br/>Railway officials have operationalised helplines at Jhansi, Gwalior and Banda to disseminate information to relatives of the passengers. Helpline number for Jhansi is 0510-1072, Gwalior 0751-1072 and Banda 05192-1072. <br/><br/>

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