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11 Coaches Of Kamakhya-Bound Train Derails In Orissa’s Cuttack; No Casualties Reported

 

GUWAHATI: Eleven AC coaches of the 12551 Kamakhya Superfast Express travelling from Bengaluru derailed near Nergundi Railway Station in Cuttack, Odisha, on Sunday, March 30. The accident occurred around noon.

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According to East Coast Railway CPRO Ashoka Kumar Mishra no injuries have been reported, and all passengers are safe. However, there were reports of at least one death.

The official said emergency response teams, including an accident relief train and medical equipment, were dispatched to the site.

Senior railway officials, including DRM Khurda Road and GM/ECoR, have rushed to the location.

While the cause of the derailment will be determined after an inquiry, the immediate priority is to divert affected trains and begin restoration.

Taking to the social media handle X (formerly Twitter), Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, stated, "I am aware of the incident involving 12551 Kamakhya Express in Odisha. @CMOfficeAssam is in touch with the Odisha Government and Railways. We will reach out to each and every person who is affected," tweeted Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.  

Helpline numbers released by Railways for 12551 SMVT-KYQ Express incident in Odisha:  

Guwahati: 0361-2731621, 0361-2731622, 0361-2731623  
Kamakhya: 9957247953  
Rangiya: 9854419064, 9957554979  
New Bongaigaon: 9957554957, 9957554964  
New Coochbehar: 7605036155  
Kishanganj: 6456226794  
Barsoi: 6451220886  
Bhubaneswar (BBS), Platform No. 1: 8114382371  
Bhadrak: 9437443469  
Cuttack: 7205149591  
Palasa (TTE Checking Post): 9237105480  
Jajpur Keonjhar Road (JJKR) Helpdesk: 9124639558  
Railway No.: 73323  
SMR BALU (Helpdesk Number): 8455889934  
Brahmapur (BAM) Helpdesk: 0680-2229477  
Khurda Road (KUR) BSNL Helpline: 0674-2490555  
Khurda Road (KUR) Railway Helpline: 73000

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