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3 dead in Vasco Da Gama-Patna train mishap; probe ordered: Key developments

At least three people were dead and nine left injured after thirteen coaches of the Vasco Da Gama-Patna express jumped the rails

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Vasco Da Gama-Patna express jumped the rails near Manikpur railway station in Uttar Pradesh. Photo: @ANI (Twitter)

BS Web Team | Agencies New Delhi
The Indian Railways and the common Indian commuter have been hit by another accident after thirteen coaches of the Vasco Da Gama-Patna express jumped the rails near Manikpur railway station in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. 

The Railways Ministry has ordered a probe into the accident and compensation has been announced for the kin of the deceased and injured passengers.  

Here's all we know about the accident so far: 

1) At least three people were dead and nine left injured after thirteen coaches of the Vasco Da Gama-Patna express jumped the rails. 

2) Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday condoled the