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Seven Injured as Sairang Express Coaches Derail Near Guwahati
✍️ News18
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 09:56 AM
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Seven passengers were injured when several coaches of the Sairang Express derailed close to Guwahati, Assam.
Several coaches of the Sairang Express went off the tracks near Guwahati, Assam, leaving seven passengers with injuries. The derailment was reported in the early hours of the day, prompting an immediate response from railway officials and local emergency services.
Rescue teams reached the site quickly, extricating passengers from the damaged coaches and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment. Preliminary reports indicate that the injuries range from minor cuts to more serious bruises, but no fatalities have been confirmed.
The railway authority has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the derailment, examining track conditions and the train's mechanical status. Officials have assured the public that safety checks will be intensified on the route to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Rescue teams reached the site quickly, extricating passengers from the damaged coaches and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment. Preliminary reports indicate that the injuries range from minor cuts to more serious bruises, but no fatalities have been confirmed.
The railway authority has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the derailment, examining track conditions and the train's mechanical status. Officials have assured the public that safety checks will be intensified on the route to prevent similar incidents in the future.