Late on October 11, 2023, Bihar bore witness to a grievous train accident as the 12506 Delhi-Kamakhya North East Express derailed near Raghunathpur station in Bihar’s Buxar district. This calamitous event resulted in the loss of six lives and left nearly 100 passengers injured.
CM and Dy CM of Bihar Mobilize Resources for Relief and Recovery Efforts
Buxar: In a devastating incident late last night, Bihar’s rail network was hit by a severe accident as six coaches of the Assam-bound North East Superfast Express derailed near Raghunathpur station in Buxar district. The derailment resulted in at least six casualties and nearly 100 people injured, with several being rushed to hospitals in Ara, Buxar, and Patna, including premier medical facilities like PMCH, AIIMS, and IGIMS.
The mishap occurred around 9:35 pm, sending shockwaves through the region. According to railway sources, more than 12 bogies derailed, causing widespread disruption. Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed profound grief and promptly instructed officials to take all necessary measures to manage the situation.
The affected train, 12506 Delhi-Kamakhya North East Express, had departed from Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi and was en route to Kamakhya Junction in Assam’s Guwahati. The derailment has led to the cancellation and diversion of multiple trains. Among the canceled trains are Patna-Puri Special (03230), Sasaram-Ara Special (03620), Bhabua Road Express Special (03617), Patna-DDU Memu Pass Spl (03203), and Patna-Buxar Memu Pass Special (03375). Two trains, Patna-DDU Express (13209) and DDU-Patna Express (13210), have been partially canceled, running only up to Ara.
Rescue operations are underway, with NDRF, SDRF, district administration, railway officials, and local residents collaborating to aid the affected. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw affirmed that the rescue efforts are being conducted with utmost urgency. Meanwhile, Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav has directed local authorities to make immediate arrangements for the injured and dispatch officers to the incident site.
The railways have set up emergency helpline numbers for passengers, emphasizing the need for timely information dissemination and support. As the restoration work continues, the entire region remains on high alert, grappling with the aftermath of this tragic incident.
