Several injured as North East Express derails near Raghunathpur railway station in Bihar's Buxar district

Several people are injured as the couple of coaches of North East Express derailed near Raghunathpur railway station in Bihar's Buxar district.

A rescue team is working on the site. The train, coming from Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi, was on its way to Kamakhya Junction in Assam's Guwahati when the incident took place at 9:35 pm.

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated in X, " I have received the news of the derailment of North East Express 12506 - from Anand Vihar to Kamakhya.


We are closely monitoring the situation and are establishing contact with local authorities and other agencies."

Northeast Frontier railway stated that a relief trains have reached site. Passengers have been taken out from the coaches. All kind of help is being provided. Scratch rake Ex- Patna is reaching site.

Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav directed the officials of the state Health and Disaster departments to reach the site and ensure proper relief and rescue operations.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Tejashwi Yadav said: "Following the derailment of Delhi-Kamakhya Northeast Express, have spoken to disaster department, health department and Bhojpur and Buxar administration to reach the accident site at the earliest and provide relief and rescue operation and also ensure treatment for the injured."

"Bihar government is actively engaged in relief, rescue and treatment of the injured," the Deputy Chief Minister said.

Congress from its official X handle posted: "Distressing news of accident of Northeast Express in Bihar. Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured passengers."

Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal in a post on X said: "Disturbed by the news of a tragic rail accident in Buxar, Bihar. I urge all Congress workers to assist the authorities in the relief efforts. My sincere condolences to the families of the victims of this tragedy and I wish the wounded passengers a speedy recovery."