55753 passenger train derailed in Kokrajhar district

55753 passenger train derailed in Kokrajhar district

Five coaches and the engine of a passenger train derailed in Kokrajhar district of Assam in the early hours today, seriously injuring its engine driver and causing minor injuries to some passengers.

Northeast Frontier Railway spokesman Jayamta Sarma said the accident occurred between Salakati and Basugaon at 5.15am as the 55753 UP Sifung passenger train was about to negotiate a bridge.

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