Train Collision Near New Jalpaiguri: Rescue Operations Underway

17 June
News Flash 
Source: PTI

Sealdah-bound Kanchanjungha Express Collides with Goods Train Near New Jalpaiguri

New Delhi: The Sealdah-bound 13174 Kanchanjungha Express collided with a goods train on Monday morning near New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal, according to a senior North Frontier Railway (NFR) official. The incident occurred around 9 am near Rangapani, close to the New Jalpaiguri station, as reported by PTI.

The divisional railway manager of NFR's Katihar Division reported unconfirmed injuries to a few people due to the accident.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on social media platform X that disaster response teams have been dispatched to the site to conduct rescue operations and provide assistance to the passengers. "DM, SP, doctors, ambulances, and disaster teams have been rushed to the site for rescue," she said.