Two trains derail at same spot in MP, India: Reports
Kamayani Express, on way from Mumbai to Varanasi, derailed near Kudawa railway station, 30kms from Harda in Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday late night, according to reports.
Another passenger train, Janata Express from Jabalpur to Mumbai also derailed at the same spot, Hoshangabad divisional commissioner said.
Five bogies of passenger train Kamayani Express are feared to have fallen into Machak river, Harda district collector Rajnish Srivastav told ANI. It has been reported that two passengers were electrocuted while trying to come out from Janata Express.
Water level of the river was dangerously high due to heavy rainfall. Kamayani Express derailed while crossing the bridge and its five bogies fell into the river.
Special team with around 25 doctors, police officials and rescue personnel has been dispatched to the spot via a special train. This special train has five bogies. Due to waterlogging, it was not possible for the team to reach the accident spot by road, according to reports.
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