On Monday, June 17, a speeding passenger train collided with a stationed Kanchanjungha Express
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her shock over the tragic accident in the Phansidewa area
Eight people died on the spot, while over 20 were seriously injured as the rescue team continued providing medical assistance
India – Eight people have been confirmed dead following an accident involving two trains on Monday, June 17.
The horrible accident occurred early in the morning when a speeding freight train collided with the stationed Kanchanjungha Express.
How many people were injured in the train accident?
The impact severely damaged three rear coaches, resulting in the deaths of eight passengers and over 20 others seriously injured.
“Eight passengers have died, and 20–25 were injured in the accident. The situation is serious. The incident occurred when a goods train rammed into Kanchenjunga Express. A goods train disregarded the signal and hit the train from behind. The dead included the driver and his co-driver, who missed the signal, as well as a train guard and five passengers,” railway authorities said.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her shock over the tragic accident in the Phansidewa area of Darjeeling district. She stated that support teams, including the police, doctors, ambulances, and disaster response teams, had been dispatched for rescue and medical assistance.
