The Sairang-Kolkata Express derailment occurred near Digaru railway station in Assam’s Kamrup Metropolitan district on Wednesday morning.
Six coaches and the train’s engine derailed around 6.54 am, officials said. However, no fatalities had been reported at the time of the statement.
Several passengers were feared injured, although officials had not confirmed the exact number.
Rescue operations underway near Digaru
The train was travelling from Sairang, near Mizoram’s Aizawl, to Kolkata when the incident occurred.
An official said several passengers had reportedly sustained injuries. However, authorities were yet to establish the exact number of injured passengers or the cause of the derailment.
Meanwhile, a recovery train was rushed to the spot to support rescue operations. It will also help clear the affected railway tracks.
Cause of derailment yet to be established
Officials said the circumstances leading to the Sairang-Kolkata Express derailment remained unclear. Further details on the incident and the condition of passengers were awaited.
The extent of disruption to train services was also not immediately available.
