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Goods train rams into Kanchenjunga Express in Bengal, several injured

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On Monday morning, a collision between the Kanchenjunga Express passenger train and a goods train in Darjeeling, West Bengal, resulted in eight deaths and 25 injuries. The incident occurred around 9 am when the goods train overshot a signal and struck the rear of the Kanchenjunga Express, causing the...

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West Bengal Train Accident: Mamata Banerjee Slams BJP Govt, Says ‘They Only Care About elections’ [Video]

West Bengal Train Accident: Mamata Banerjee Slams BJP Govt, Says ‘They Only Care About elections’

Following the Kanchenjunga Express train accident, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the Railway Ministry for neglecting passenger amenities and the well-being of railway employees, including officials, engineers, technical staff, and workers. She highlighted that their old pension has been withdrawn and accused the government of focusing more on elections and manipulation rather than governance. Congress leader Pawan Khera also condemned the government, pointing out the recurring nature of such tragic incidents and accusing the ministry of not learning from past mistakes. He criticised the ministers for visiting the incident site primarily for publicity and emphasised that in the past, leaders from his party would resign after such accidents, setting a standard of accountability. #KanchanjunghaExpress #MamataBanerjee #PawanKhera #RailwayMinistry #TrainAccidents #BJP #TMC #Congress #AshwiniVaishnaw #WestBengalTrainAccident #KolkataTrainAccident #TrainAccident #TrainAccidentNews #TrainsCollide #NJPtoSealdah #TrainAccidentLatestNews #WestBengalTrainAccidentNews #WestBengalTrainAccidentUpdates ~PR.152~

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West Bengal Train Accident: Assam CM Expresses Concern, says Necessary Steps Will Be Taken | Video [Video]

West Bengal Train Accident: Assam CM Expresses Concern, says Necessary Steps Will Be Taken | Video

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his condolences for the tragic collision involving the Kanchenjunga Express and a goods train near Rangapani station in West Bengal. Describing the incident as "extremely unfortunate," Sarma extended his sympathy to the families of the deceased and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured. A special train has left the accident site for Sealdah, according to the Railway PRO, who noted that most of the passengers are from Malda and Bolpur. The collision has resulted in at least 15 fatalities and around 60 injuries. The Assam government is closely monitoring the situation and has committed to providing all necessary assistance as required. #KanchanjunghaExpress #HimantaBiswaSarma #AssamPassengers #MamataBanerjee #AshwiniVaishnaw #WestBengalTrainAccident #KolkataTrainAccident #TrainAccident #TrainAccidentNews #TrainsCollide #NJPtoSealdah #TrainAccidentLatestNews #WestBengalTrainAccidentNews #WestBengalTrainAccidentUpdates ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.101~

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Kanchanjunga Express Accident: Passenger of Kanchanjunga Express Rescued After Train Collision [Video]

Kanchanjunga Express Accident: Passenger of Kanchanjunga Express Rescued After Train Collision

A passenger of the Kanchanjunga Express train, who was in the B1 coach at the time of the collision, shared a firsthand account of the incident. "I was travelling in a B1 coach when the train was hit. I have been rescued, I have suffered an injury on my head," the passenger said. The collision, which occurred under still unclear circumstances, resulted in immediate rescue efforts to aid those injured. The passenger, though injured, expressed relief at being rescued but highlighted the chaos and impact of the incident. The authorities are currently investigating the cause of the collision while providing medical assistance to the injured passengers. Further updates on the situation and the condition of other passengers are awaited. TAGS #KanchanjunghaExpress #WestBengalTrainAccident #KolkataTrainAccident #TrainAccident #TrainAccidentNews #TrainsCollide #NJPtoSealdah #TrainAccidentLatestNews #WestBengalTrainAccidentNews #WestBengalTrainAccidentUpdates ~PR.152~ED.101~HT.95~

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