Summary of Uttar Pradesh Incident
In Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda district a train called the Dibrugarh Express derailed on Thursday. The accident happened between Jhilahi railway station and Gosai Dihwa. Two people died and about 60 others were injured, with two of them seriously hurt. The train was traveling from Chandigarh.
Uttar Pradesh CM Reaction:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed local officials to ensure that injured people receive proper treatment. His office posted on X, “After learning about the train accident in Gonda district, CM Yogi Adityanath has directed district authorities to go to the scene and speed up relief efforts. He has asked them to quickly take the injured to hospitals for treatment and wishes them a fast recovery.”
Railway officials quickly arrived at the accident site upon hearing the news. Pankaj Singh, North Eastern Railway CPRO, after being informed my media, “Railway medical vans reached the spot and rescue operations have begun. Helpline numbers have been provided. The derailment occurred around 2:37 pm.”
The office of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that he is closely monitoring the situation. They posted on X, “CM Dr. Himanta Biswa has been briefed about the Dibrugarh – Chandigarh express derailment in Uttar Pradesh. He is monitoring the situation closely, and the Assam government is in touch with relevant authorities.”
