Assam: 8 coaches of Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Express derail in Dima Hasao
06:43 PM Oct 17, 2024 IST | NE NOW NEWS
UpdateAt: 09:37 PM Oct 17, 2024 IST
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Guwahati: Eight coaches, including the engine and power car, of the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express derailed at Dibalong station in Assam's Dima Hasao district on Thursday afternoon.
Northeast Frontier (NF) Railway officials confirmed that there were no reports of fatalities or major injuries.
The cause of the derailment, which occurred at 3:55 PM, is still under investigation. An accident relief medical train and senior officials have been dispatched from Lumding to oversee the rescue and restoration efforts.
As a result of the incident, train services on the Lumding-Badarpur single-line hill section have been temporarily suspended.
Further updates on the situation will be provided as more information becomes available.