At least two people were killed and nearly 150 were injured as 18 coaches of the Howrah-CSMT Express derailed near Chakradharpur in Jharkhand.
The train derailed between Rajkharsawan and Badabambo stations under the South Eastern Railway. The train traveling from Howrah to Mumbai derailed at 3:45 am.
Relief and rescue operations are currently underway at the site of the train accident near Chakradharpur on the Howrah-Mumbai route. The rescue efforts have started, with local police and railway employees actively assisting the passengers.
The injured passengers have been admitted to RIMS Hospital in Ranchi, as well as to government and private hospitals in the vicinity of Chakradharpur.
Meanwhile, the route has been affected, with three trains being cancelled following the derailment.
The Railways has arranged special transportation for passengers from the accident site, including a coaching rake and buses.
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