Odisha: Seven coaches derailed and several people injured after Lokmanya Tilak Express hits a guard van of a goods train near Salagaon at about 7 am today. pic.twitter.com/5w6xRXOzF7
— ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2020
The recent reports suggest that over twenty people have been injured in the incident. All passengers have been evacuated from the site and those who suffered major injuries in the mishap have been admitted to Cuttack Medical College.
Reportedly, the mishap occurred after the train collided with the guard van of a goods train.
East Coast Railway’s Chief Public Relation Officer (CPRO) said, “Around 20 people injured after eight coaches of the Lokmanya Tilak Express derailed near Salagaon. No casualty reported till now”.