Seven coaches of the Howrah-Jabalpur-Shaktikunj Express have derailed in Sonbhadra in Uttar Pradesh. All stranded passengers have been shifted to non-derailed coaches of the train.
The accident occurred at around 6:25 AM. All passengers were put on the remaining coaches and by 7:28 AM all of them had left the spot. All of them are safe and no injury was reported.
The train was running at a speed of about 40 km/hr which, officials say prevented any injuries when the incident occurred.
This is the third such derailment in the state in less than a month.
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