Dehradun-Varanasi Janta Express derails in Raebareli, 30 killed

-
The train was on its way to Varanasi when the derailment took place. At least 30 passengers were killed and around 150 others were injured in a train accident in Raebareli district of Uttar Pradesh on Friday morning.
The accident occurred around 9:30 am near Bachhrawan Railway station, about 50 km from state capital, Lucknow.
According to preliminary reports, the locomotive driver apparently overshot the signal and as a result, the engine and two adjoining coaches derailed, Railway Spokesperson Anil Saxena said in Delhi.
Railways have ordered an inquiry and announced a compensation of Rs.2 lakh for the next of kin of those killed in the accident. While Rs.50,000 will be given to those injured seriously, Rs.20,000 will be given to people with minor injuries.
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has instructed Chairman Railway Board A K Mittal and Member Traffic Ajay Shukla to rush to the spot.
As soon as the news of the accident spread, people from nearby villages rushed to the spot to help in rescue and relief operations.
The villagers helped in extricating passengers trapped in the mangled coaches of the train.
The spot of the accident presented a devastating sight with one of the bogies reduced to a mangle of steel.
Ambulances carrying teams of doctors were rushed to the accident site to help passengers screaming in pain, eye witnesses said, adding gas cutters were being arranged to cut open the crushed compartments to pull out passengers.
Train movement on the Lucknow-Varanasi section of the Northern Railway has been disrupted due to the accident.
The injured passengers have been rushed to the district hospital. Rescue teams from Lucknow and Rae Bareli rushed to the spot and cranes have been deployed to lift the bogies.
Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav also announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs.two lakh to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs.50,000 to the injured.
Chief Medical Officer, Lucknow Dr SNS Yadav said that 24 medical teams with doctors and paramedical staff, first aid kits have been sent to the accident site.
"More than 150 beds have been reserved in Lucknow and the medical teams are ready to treat those injured in the accident," he said.
"The CMO said that one paramedics in each hospital has been deputed to guide the injured," Yadav said.





Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Rain in Kolkata ahead of India-Pakistan clash

-
Image
The word from Kolkata is that it has been raining since morning with the match scheduled to start at the Eden Gardens at 19:30 local time. This is would be the last thing one would want to hear hours before the start to an epic clash between India and Pakistan in World Twenty20. The word from Kolkata is that it has been raining since morning with the match scheduled to start at the Eden Gardens at 19:30 local time. Moreover, the Kolkata MET department has predicted rain and thundershowers in the evening. The groundsmen are not taking any chances ahead of this high-profile clash and have covered the entire ground. The India-Pakistan marquee clash was scheduled to be played in Dharamsala earlier, but due to security reasons was moved to Kolkata.   ( History favours India, but Pakistan are favourites   ) If the match had remained in Dharamsala, there was strong chance of it getting washed out. The reason being, the mountain town was hit by a strong hailstorm accompanied by heavy
Read more

Best places for river rafting in India

-
Image
India is home to some amazing river rafting destinations. Check out the ones you just can't miss.    Not everything is bad about the summers. It opens up a lot of opportunities for travellers, including the adventure activities that are offered in several destinations across the country. River rafting is one adventure activity that has gained popularity among Indians in the last couple of years. Let's take a look at the places that offer the best rafting experience in India. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand  Rishikesh has become almost synonymous with rafting. The moment somebody mentions about a rafting trip, the first place that comes to the mind is Rishikesh. With up to three grades of rapids and numerous rafting camps on the white sand beaches of River Ganga, this holy town in Uttarakhand has become a hot favourite among those who love rafting. Besides, the place provides ample opportunities for other adventure activities, including trekking and cliff jumping. Ladakh,
Read more

The Ten Deadliest Crashes in Aviation History

-
Image
In yet another tragic aviation accident, Flydubai, a government owned low cost UAE based airline, crashed enroute from Dubai to Rostov in Russia, killing all 62 on board. According to a whistleblower, the airline was known to ‘work their pilots to death’, and thus fatigue could have been a cause for the death. Other theories being considered are technical failure, adverse weather conditions and crew error, among others. On its part, the Russian investigation industry has opened a criminal investigation into any security breaches, and 50 investigators have been put on the case. Though, as per David Ropeik, a Risk Communications instructor at Harvard University, the odds of dying in a plane crash are one in 11 million, the aviation industry has been witness to numerous horrific accidents that have cost thousands of lives. We take a look at ten of the deadliest air crashes in aviation history:   Tenerife disaster: The worst accident in the history of aviation,
Read more