MUZAFFARNAGAR: In a major train accident, at least 12 passengers were killed and over 60 injured when 14 coaches of the Puri-Haridwar Utkal Express jumped the rails in Khatauli near here this evening, officials said.
Railways spokesperson Anil Saxena in Delhi said the Uttar Pradesh government has informed the ministry about 12 deaths and 23 people being injured.
Chief Medical Officer P S Mishra and ADG (Meerut Zone) Prashant Kumar said at least 11 people were dead and 60 wounded in the accident that took place around 5.45 pm.
Khatauli is around 40 km from Muzaffarnagar. PAC, ATS and NDRF teams have been rushed to the spot. Heavyweight cranes and gas cutters were being used and locals were seen helping out those engaged in rescue work
Muzaffarnagar authorities have set up a control room to assist families of those affected.
The numbers are: 0131-2436918, 0131-2436103 and 0131- 2436564. (AGENCIES)
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