Mumbai-Howrah Mail Derails in Jharkhand: 2 Killed, 20 Injured
In a tragic incident, at least two people were killed and 20 others injured after 18 coaches of the Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailed near Chakradharpur in Jharkhand early Tuesday morning. The derailment occurred at around 3:45 am near Badabamboo, between Rajkharswan West Outer and Barabamboo in the Chakradharpur division of the South Eastern Railway (SER).
The train, comprising 22 coaches, included 16 passenger coaches, one power car, and one pantry car. The injured received initial medical attention in Badabamboo before being transported to Chakradharpur for further treatment.
A senior SER official confirmed the details of the derailment. Additionally, another derailment of a goods train was reported nearby on Tuesday morning. However, it is not yet clear if the two accidents occurred concurrently, according to SER spokesperson Om Prakash Charan.
Rescue operations are ongoing. Indian Railways has provided helpline numbers for passengers and their families:
- Mumbai: 022-22694040
- Bhusawal: 08799982712
- Nagpur: 7757912790
- Tata: 0657-2290324
- Chakradharpur: 06587-238072
- Rourkela: 0661-2501072, 0661-2500244
- Jharsuguda: 06645-272530
- Howrah: 9433357920, 033-26382217
- Shalimar: 7595074427, 6295531471
- Kharagpur: 03222-293764
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
