Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi on Monday expressed condolence for victims of the Gorakhpur Gorakhdham Express accident and assured help to the families of the sufferers.
"My condolences to families of those who lost their lives in the Gorakhdham express tragedy. Prayers with the injured. Spoke to the Cabinet Secretary. Asked him to take an overview of the situation and ensure timely assistance to those injured," tweeted Modi.
At least ten people have reportedly been killed and several others injured after the New Delhi-Gorakhpur Gorakhdham Superfast Express met with an accident near Uttar Pradesh's Sant Kabir Nagar area.
The mishap occurred when an express train came on the same track near Churaid Railway Station.
Further details are awaited.