Seven people died and 24 injured on Sunday after 11 coaches of the Delhi-bound Seemanchal Express derailed in Vaishali district of Bihar.
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According the railway officials, the accident took place at 3:58 am in Sahadai Buzurg.
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One general coach, one AC coach B3, three sleeper coaches -S8, S9, S10 and four more coaches have derailed, said East Central Railway spokesperson Rajesh Kumar. The accident happened due to crack in the railway track.
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According to the latest reports, seven people have died in the train accident. Meanwhile, rescue operations are being carried out by teams of NDRF and SDRF.
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The 12487 Jogbani-Anand Vihar Terminal Seemanchal Express was running at full speed when the accident occurred, the officials said.
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A team of doctors has rushed to the accident site from Sonpur and Barauni. Accident relief train has also moved for carrying out relief and rescue operations.
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