Dehradun-Varanasi Janta Express derails, high casualties expected

The engine and two bogies of the Dehradun-Varanasi Janta Express train derailed near Bachhrawan in Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli district on Friday after the brakes failed to deploy in time.

Sources from the Railways said at least 40-50 people have been injured in the incident and a high number of causalities are expected.

Further details are awaited.