After a cargo train collided with a passenger train in eastern India, eight people were killed, and scores more have been wounded. As concerned bystanders congregated close, horrifying images showed one of the derailed carriages hanging almost vertically in the air.
A cargo train collided with the Kanchanjunga Express from behind early Monday in the Darjeeling area of West Bengal, prompting rescue personnel and disaster teams to race to the site.
The terrible accident reportedly injured over 60 individuals, but 25 of them were not in critical condition. As the rescue attempt continues, authorities have sent them to a nearby hospital, according to reports.
Many passenger coaches of the express train were derailed upon contact. The amount of casualties was minimal after the accident due to the fact that the passenger train’s rear compartment consisted of a guard coach and a freight container.
The cargo train collided with the Kanchanjunga Express after allegedly missing a signal.
Around 25 individuals have been wounded and transferred to the local hospital, according to Sabyasachi De, chief communications officer for the Northeast Frontier Railway. The injuries are not life-threatening.
The rescue operation’s completion is a top priority, and senior authorities have visited the location.
The journey to Darjeeling is popular with tourists.
In addition to its world-renowned tea, Darjeeling is well-known for the breathtaking views of the Kanchenjunga mountain range. In addition to its renowned toy train, which has been designated a UN historic site, the area is well-known for its abundance of natural and cultural assets.
The Darjeeling Himalaya is well-known for its abundance of plant and animal life. The region is home to two national parks, Singalila and Neora Valley, as well as a wildlife sanctuary, Mahananda. The park’s most recognizable feature is the red panda, an endangered and unusual animal. Tourists are drawn to Neora Valley, a stunning tropical forest with a significant portion remaining undisturbed.
