Guwahati, Oct 12: In a major development, around 1006 passengers have left for Guwahati after the North-East Express derailed on Wednesday night.

The incident is said to have taken place at around 9:30 pm in which four people have lost their lives and over 70 people have been injured..

VIDEO | North East Express Derailment: "As per information, 1006 passengers are coming (to Kamakhya Junction) in the special train. We will provide them all necessary assistance," says TB Bhujel, senior CCTC at Kamakhya Junction. pic.twitter.com/91aPf5ZI8Y

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 12, 2023

Taking to X, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “I have received the news of the derailment of North East Express 12506 – from Anand Vihar to Kamakhya. We are closely monitoring the situation and are establishing contact with local authorities and other agencies.”

My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the quick recovery of those injured.

A relief train has already departed from Raghunathpur for Kamakhya Junction to bring back the stranded passengers of Train 12506. @AshwiniVaishnaw @RailMinIndia https://t.co/LW88vzZa65

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) October 12, 2023

Assam CMO informed that Chief Minister’s Office is closely monitoring the unfortunate derailment of Train Number 12506 in Raghunathpur and is in touch with the District authorities in Buxar & other agencies.

#WATCH | Guwahati, Assam: On the derailment of 21 coaches of Kamakhya-Bound North-East Express in Raghunathpur last night, Station Superintendent of Kamakhya Railway Station, AK Sinha says, " A helpline has been issued by Kamakhya Railway Station: 0361-267-4857. All information… pic.twitter.com/rHZeEUp22Q

— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2023

MoS Home Nityanand Rai on Thursday said that 3 teams of NDRF rushed to at spot last night after they received information of the Incident.

He said with local administration, the NDRF team launched relief and rescue operation.

Read: Bihar Train derailment: Meghalaya Govt activates helpline number

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