Death toll in north Bengal train accident increases to nine, Railway Minister visits site of accident
The Hindu
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw suggested that preliminary investigation points out that there was some technical issue with the locomotive.
The death toll in thenear New Domohani station in West Bengal's Jalpiaguri district rose to nine on Friday.
District Magistrate of Jalpaiguri district, Maumita Godara said that nine persons have lost their lives. The deceased include six males and three females. According to the authorities, 36 persons are being treated in three different State Health facilities in north Bengal.
Bikaner – Guwahati Express met with an accident at 17.00 hours on Thursday near New Domohani station under Alipurduar division of N.F. Railway. The site of the accident was about 42 kms away from New Jalpaiguri station and about 100 kms away from New Alipurduar station.