Major Train Accident Near Guwahati: Several Coaches of Sairang Express Derail at Digaru

Several coaches, along with the locomotive, reportedly went off the tracks near Digaru early this morning. Several passengers are feared injured as rescue teams and railway officials rush to the spot.

A major train accident has reportedly occurred at Digaru, near Guwahati in Assam, triggering concern among passengers and railway authorities.

The incident took place at around 7 am today when several coaches of the Sairang Express, travelling from Mizoram towards Kolkata, reportedly derailed along with the locomotive.

According to preliminary information, multiple coaches went off the tracks and overturned some distance away from the railway line. Several passengers are reported to have sustained injuries in the accident.

Following the incident, rescue teams and railway personnel have been rushed to the accident site to carry out rescue operations and assess the situation.

Further details regarding the exact number of injured passengers, the extent of damage and the cause of the derailment are awaited. Railway authorities are yet to provide a detailed official statement.