Mumbai-Howrah train derails in Jharkhand, 2 dead, many injured; helpline numbers issued

The train accident was reported from Potobeda in the Kharsawan block of Seraikela-Kharsawan district, a local administration official said.

Two people have died and many were injured as 10 coaches of the Train No. 12810 Mumbai-Howrah Express derailed in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharsawan district early on July 30, officials said.

The accident occurred at 3:45 AM near Badabamboo, around 80 km from Jamshedpur, under the Chakradhatpur Division of South East Railway, officials added.

"Ten to twelve coaches of the Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailed near Badabamboo. Six passengers were injured in the accident and provided medical aid in Badabamboo. They are now being taken to Chakradharpur for better treatment," a senior SER official said, as per news agency PTI.

The rescue operation is currently underway.

The train accident was reported from Potobeda in the Kharsawan block of Seraikela-Kharsawan district, a local administration official said.

"The Mumbai-Howrah Mail and a freight train are involved in the accident. The assessment of injured people is underway," he added.

Helpline numbers issued by Indian Railways are as follows:

Tatanagar : 06572290324

Chakradharpur: 06587 238072

Rourkela: 06612501072, 06612500244

Howrah: 9433357920, 03326382217

Ranchi: 0651-27-87115.

HWH Help Desk: 033-26382217, 9433357920

SHM Help Desk: 6295531471, 7595074427

KGP Help Desk: 03222-293764

CSMT Helpline Auto no 55993

P&T 022-22694040

Mumbai: 022-22694040

Nagpur: 7757912790