Lokmanya Tilak Express train accident in Odisha, 20 injured

January 16, 2020 Crime

Bhubaneswar: More than 20 people were injured when Lokmanya Tilak Express hit a goods train near Cuttack in Odisha and eight of its coaches derailed on Thursday morning.

Out of 20 injured, five are seriously injured, said East Coast Railway official.

All the injured passengers were rushed to a nearby hospital.

The derailment took place around 7 am as the Super Fast express hit the guard van of a freight train possibly due to low visibility amid dense fog, said sources.

An inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause behind the Lokmanya Tilak Express train accident at Cuttack. Necessary action would be taken accordingly, said ECoR official.

Following the Lokmanya Tilak Express train accident, the ECoR has issued helpline number of BBS/Headquarters Office-18003457401/402, BBS Station-0674-1072, and Puri-06752-1072.

East Coast Railway acknowledges with deep gratitude the help of nearby local passengers and villagers who have displayed great humanitarian values and come to the rescue of injured passengers, said the official.

Pained to learn about the accident of Mumbai-Bhubaneswar LTT Express in Cuttack. Relieved that no lives have been lost in the mishap. Rescue operations are underway and all efforts are being made to ensure the safety of passengers. Pray for the early recovery of those injured.
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) January 16, 2020