Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma has voiced his shock and concern regarding the train derailment involving the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express in Uttar Pradesh.
In a recent update on X, the CM remarked, “Shocked to learn about the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh train accident in UP. I am monitoring the situation closely. No casualties from Assam reported as of now. Teams are on standby for support. We will do our best to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone.”
The tragic accident occurred on July 18 around 2:37 pm when several coaches of the 15904 Dibrugarh Express, en route to Gorakhpur, derailed in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. The train had departed from Chandigarh station at 11:35 pm on July 17, heading towards Dibrugarh in Assam. The derailment took place between the Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations in Gonda district.
North Eastern Railway CPRO Pankaj Singh reported that a medical van was promptly dispatched to the scene, and rescue operations have commenced. “It happened around 2:37 pm. As per initial information, 4 to 5 coaches have been derailed,” he stated.
Following the accident, CM Himanta has been kept informed about the situation and the ongoing efforts to address the aftermath of the derailment.
