Guwahati-Siphung express derails in Kokrajhar: 10 injured
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Kokrajhar: At least 10 people were injured after the Guwahati Siphung express derailed between Salakati and Basugaon in Assam's Kokrajhar District on Saturday morning.
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) officials said five coaches and the engine of the train derailed over a bridge near Salakati station in Kokrajhar district.
The derailment occurred at 6 am due to a tree lying on the track near Champa Bridge.
The NFR had to cancel at least 10 trains due to the accident.
Long-distance trains have also been affected as their timings have been changed. The NFR has ordered a probe and top officials have rushed to the spot.
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) officials said five coaches and the engine of the train derailed over a bridge near Salakati station in Kokrajhar district.
The derailment occurred at 6 am due to a tree lying on the track near Champa Bridge.
The NFR had to cancel at least 10 trains due to the accident.
Long-distance trains have also been affected as their timings have been changed. The NFR has ordered a probe and top officials have rushed to the spot.
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