West Bengal News : A tragic train accident occurred in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district early on June 18, 2024, when the Kanchanjungha Express collided with a goods train near the New Domohani station. The collision resulted in the death of nine people and injuries to over 40 passengers, with several reported to be in critical condition.
The incident took place at approximately 5:30 am. The collision caused multiple coaches of the Kanchanjungha Express to derail, leading to significant disruption in train services in the region. Emergency rescue operations were immediately launched, involving railway officials, local authorities, and disaster response teams. The injured passengers were rushed to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.
Preliminary reports suggest that the goods train rammed into the Kanchanjungha Express, but the exact cause of the accident is still under investigation. Railway authorities are working to clear the tracks and restore normal train services as quickly as possible. This accident follows closely on the heels of another recent train disaster in Odisha, highlighting ongoing safety concerns within India’s railway network.