Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express Derails at Gonda in UP, 4 Feared Dead, Over 60 Injured
Fifteen coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed at Gonda between Zillahi and Motiganj railway stations in Uttar Pradesh.
The train was coming from Chandigarh. The accident took place between UP’s Jhilahi railway station and Gosai Dihwa. Four AC coaches are also reported to be involved in the accident.
At least four people were killed and around 20 sustained injuries after several bogies of the Dibrugarh Express derailed in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda on Thursday.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the district authorities to ensure proper treatment for those injured in the accident.
#GondaTrainDerailment | Rescue operations underway at the #Dibrugarh–#Chandigarh express derailment site.
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Railway officials reached the spot as soon as they received the information of the accident.
North Eastern Railway CPRO Pankaj Singh told ANI, “The medical van of Railways has reached the spot and rescue operation has been started. Helpline numbers have been issued. It happened around 2.37 pm.”
Rescue and medical response
Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner GS Naveen Kumar reported that a 40-member medical team and 15 ambulances are currently at the accident site. Additional medical personnel and ambulances are being dispatched to provide urgent medical assistance.
Timeline of the incident
The derailment occurred at approximately 2:35 pm local time, according to railway officials.
Helpline numbers and relief operations
Helpline numbers have been set up by the relief commissioner’s office to assist those affected. The Indian Railways has also initiated a relief operation, with medical vans promptly deployed to the site.
The Ministry of Railways issued helpline numbers after the incident.
- Commercial Control Tinsukia: 9957555984
- Furkating (FKG): 9957555966
- Mariani (MXN): 6001882410
- Simalguri (SLGR): 8789543798
- Tinsukia (NTSK): 9957555959
- Dibrugarh (DBRG): 9957555960
The ministry also issued numbers for Guwahati station — 0361-2731621, 0361-2731622, and0361-2731623.
Official statements
In a post on X, the Uttar Pradesh CM’s office said, “Taking cognizance of the train accident in Gonda district, chief minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the district administration officials to reach the spot and expedite the relief work. The Chief Minister has instructed the officials to immediately take the injured to the hospital and provide them with proper treatment. He also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured, read a post sent out by the chief minister’s office.”
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak confirmed the casualties to PTI, stating that four individuals were killed in the tragic accident.
Assam chief minister Himanata Biswa Sarma’s office said that he was closely monitoring the situation. Taking to X, it said, “HCM Dr Himanta Biswa has been briefed about the derailment of Dibrugarh – Chandigarh express in Uttar Pradesh. HCM is monitoring the situation and the Government of Assam is in touch with relevant authorities.”
