A special train and buses have been arranged by the Indian Railways for 1,000 passengers stranded in Rae Bareli, where nine coaches and the engine of the New Delhi bound New Farakka Express derailed Wednesday, an official said.
At least seven people were killed and nine others seriously injured in the incident. About 30-35 people received minor injuries, officials said.
Over 1,000 passengers are being taken from Rae Bareli to Lucknow from buses, where they will be sent to Delhi on a special train, the official said.
When asked about how much time will it take to normalise the traffic on the route, the DRM said, "A team of Commissioner Railway safety has reached Rae Bareli. We hope that in the next 24 hours, the route will be opened for traffic."
According to Sandeep Tiwari, incharge of KGMU's Trauma centre, "One patient admitted there is very serious and has been kept on ventilator. A team of doctors are looking after him."
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