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2 coaches of Capital Express derailed, 2 dead, 10 injured

The incident took place shortly after 9 pm near Shamuktala Road station, which is about 32 km from Alipurduar Railway Division headquarters

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Press Trust of IndiaBS Web Team Alipurduar
Last Updated : Dec 07 2016 | 9:42 AM IST
At least 2 people were daed and 10 injured when two coaches and the engine of Guwahati-bound Capital Express from Bihar's Rajendra Nagar Terminal derailed in North Bengal yesterday evening..

The incident took place shortly after 9 pm near Shamuktala Road station, which is about 32 km from Alipurduar Railway Division headquarters.

North East Frontier Railway officials said an accident relief train has already reached the spot from Alipurduar along with senior railway officials.

The injured have been rushed to Alipurduar district hospital for treatment and relief and rescue work is underway, said Alipurduar DRM Sanjiv Kishore.

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First Published: Dec 07 2016 | 9:30 AM IST

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