GUWAHATI: The 12520 Agartala – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express derailed near Dibalong station in the Lumding division around 3:55 PM. Eight coaches, including the power car and engine, went off the tracks. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties or major injuries so far.
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An Accident Relief Train and an Accident Relief Medical Train have reached the site. Senior officials from the division are also on their way to oversee rescue and restoration efforts.
Due to the incident, train services along the Lumding – Badarpur single line section have been temporarily suspended.
Passengers in need of assistance can contact the helpline numbers at Lumding: 03674 263120 and 03674 263126.
