Guwahati-Bikaner Express derails in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district

Kolkata : The Guwahati-Bikaner Express train has derailed near the Maynaguri town of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal. Many passengers are trapped under the debris of the train and casualties are expected in the accident.

As per visuals coming from the accident site, people are being rescued from the debris of multiple damaged train coaches lying sideways next to the elevated train tracks.

According to a news report, a relief train has also been rushed to the spot.

Jalpaiguri district administration said some injured passengers were being rushed to a hospital in Maynaguri.