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Panaji: A Howrah-bound express train derailed on Tuesday morning near Goa’s Dudhsagar. As per latest reports, all passengers and staff on board are safe.
Vasco-Da-Gama Howrah Amaravati Express derailed between Dudhsagar and Caranzol (in Goa) today at 8.56 am when the front pair of wheels of its leading loco derailed.
No casualty or injury was reported in the incident.
As per railway officials, the full rake of the train was unaffected and was being backed towards Dudhsagar by ART (Accident Relief Train). Senior officers are monitoring the situation closely.
In an official statement, the South West Railway said the train had started from Vasco Da Gama at 6.30 am and passed Dudhsagar at 8.50 am. As soon as the train derailed, the ART and medical equipment van left Castle Rock at 9.45 am and reached the spot at 10.35 am.
DRM Hubballi, Arvind Malkhede with the Divisional Team of senior officers has rushed to the spot by Self Propelled ART that left Hubballi by 9.50 am.
Meanwhile, water and light refreshment have been arranged for all passengers.