On Monday morning, the Kanchanjunga Express, en route to Sealdah, was hit from behind by a goods train near New Jalpaiguri station in North Bengal. The collision caused four coaches of the passenger train and five wagons of the goods train to derail. At least 8 people died and 25...
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were injured in the accident. Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, expressed concern about the passengers from Assam on board and is in touch with the railway authorities. The Indian Railway Minister has stated that all injured passengers are receiving medical care and the undamaged part of the train has continued its journey. Helpline numbers have been distributed at all major stations and some trains have been diverted.