Six Injured in Howrah-CSMT Express Derailment Near Chakradharpur

Six people were injured when the Howrah-CSMT Express derailed near Chakradharpur, Jharkhand on Tuesday morning. Relief operations are ongoing, with the Indian Railways providing first aid, alternative transport, and helpline numbers. Further details are awaited.

As many as six people were injured after several coaches of the Howrah-CSMT Express derailed near Chakradharpur in Jharkhand on Tuesday morning, officials reported. The accident occurred around 3:45 am, prompting the dispatch of Accident Relief Medical Equipment (ARME) along with staff and Additional Divisional Railway Managers CKP (Chakradharpur Railway Station) to manage the situation.

'Train No. 12810 Howara-CSMT Express has derailed near Chakradharpur, between Rajkharswan West Outer and Barabamboo in Chakradharpur division. ARME with staff and ADRM CKP are on site,' the Indian Railways stated. According to the PRO Chakradharpur division, six passengers sustained injuries, five of which were minor.

'Five had sustained minor injuries and were treated on the spot. One passenger has been admitted to the hospital. No deaths have been reported so far,' the statement added. The Indian Railways reported that all the injured have received first aid from the railway medical team.

Additional arrangements are being made for passengers and extra trains have been arranged at Chakradharpur station. Relief and rescue operations continue at the site of the train accident near Chakradharpur.

Following the incident, Indian Railways issued helpline numbers: Tatanagar: 06572290324, Chakradharpur: 06587 238072, Rourkela: 06612501072, Howrah: 9433357920, Ranchi: 0651-27-87115. Additional helpline numbers include HWH Help Desk: 033-26382217, SHM Help Desk: 6295531471, and KGP Help Desk: 03222-293764. Further details are awaited. (ANI)