Kolkata–Sairang Express Derail: In a tragic incident, several people reportedly got injured after six coaches of the Kolkata–Sairang Express travelling between Mizoram and Kolkata derailed near Guwahati on Wednesday. While providing details, Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway, stated that the passenger train derailed at Digaru railway station at around 6:54 am. He further stated that the senior officials have arrived at the site, adding that the rescue operation is underway.
"Six coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang express have derailed at Digaru railway station at around 6:54 am. today. So far, no casualties have been reported. Our senior officials have rushed to the spot," Sharma was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
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