Maharashtra: 3 Coaches Of Lokmanya Tilak-Shalimar Express Derailed In Nagpur; Rescue Underway

In a shocking incident, 3 coaches of the Lokmanya Tilak-Shalimar Express derailed on Tuesday near Subhash Chandra Bose railway station in Nagpur, Maharashtra. According to the reports, coach number S1, S2, and a goods coach moved down from the track. Reacting to the incident, emergency services and authorities reached the spot at the earliest to help people affected.

Fortunately, no one got injured in the incident as per early reports.

The derailment happened just days after another train incident at Kalyan Station in Thane district, approximately 60 kilometres from Mumbai. In that instance, a suburban train derailed while approaching the station platform. Due to its slow speed at the time, significant damage was avoided.

Rescue Operations Underway

Emergency teams swiftly arrived at the site following the derailment report. They are actively engaged in rescue efforts to ensure passenger safety and restore normalcy. The authorities are working diligently to manage the situation and prevent any further complications.

The recent incidents have raised concerns about railway safety in the region. While investigations are underway to determine the causes of these derailments, officials are prioritising passenger safety and infrastructure integrity.