Two more die in Farakka Express derailment, toll reaches 7

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Press Trust of India Lucknow
Last Updated : Oct 11 2018 | 5:05 PM IST

The toll in derailment of New Delhi-bound New Farakka Express rose to seven on Thursday with two of the injured people succumbing to their injuries at hospitals in Lucknow.

Five coaches and the engine of the New Farakka Express derailed near Rae Bareli, early Wednesday killing five people and seriously injuring nine.

Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Northern Railways, said, "Two of the injured died on Thursday... with this, the toll in yesterday's derailment incident has gone up to seven."

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First Published: Oct 11 2018 | 5:05 PM IST

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