Expressing deep condolences at the loss of life in the derailment of six coaches of the Puri-Haridwar-Kalinga Utkal Express which took place near Khatauli railway station in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced ex gratia of Rs 5 lakhs to the next kin of any Odia passengers killed in the incident.
He also announced relief of Rs 50,000 for injured.
Patnaik has further directed Commerce and Transport Department to work in coordination with the Indian Railway and the Uttar Pradesh Government to help the injured and victims.
Here are the updates in the incident so far:
- Six coaches of Puri-Haridwar-Kalinga Utkal Express derailed in Muzaffarnagar's Khatauli area
- The incident took place around 5:50 pm.
- Nine Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) companies, a team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) have been rushed to the spot.
- Medical vans have been rushed to the site
- Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said that he has ordered inquiry into the unfortunate accident to ascertain the cause.
- Railway Ministry and Uttar Pradesh Government are working hand in hand, informs Prabhu.
- According to the Indian Railways, at least 15 to 20 people have been injured in this incident, while four casualties are reported as of now.
- MoS Railways Manoj Sinha and BJP leader Sanjeev Balyan are at the site.
- Alternate arrangement is being made for stranded passengers.
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