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
