Indore-Patna express train derails in Kanpur;casualties feared

At least 14 coaches of the Indore- Patna express train derailed today near Pukhrayan area in Kanpur, with railways officials saying casualties are feared in the accident.
The incident took place at around 3 AM near Pukhrayan, about 100 kms from here.
Northern Central Railways spokesperson Vijay Kumar said that doctors and senior railway officials have reached the spot. The cause of the derailment was not known immediately.
Though casualties are feared, there is no official confirmation so far.
Buses are pressed into service to help passengers complete their journey, Kumar said, adding that there are possibilities of casualties in the S2 coach which is severely damaged.

District administration along with railway officials are carrying out rescue and relief operations. Four AC coaches have also been derailed, he added.
Meanwhile, DIG (Kanpur range) Rajesh Modak said that two bogies of the train have been severely damaged and many people are feared dead.