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Muzaffarnagar train derailment: Suresh Prabhu steps in, orders enquiry
Prabhu took to Twitter to share information on the same and posted, "Have ordered inquiry into the unfortunate accident to ascertain the cause. Strict action will be taken against any lapse"
Muzaffarnagar: Following the derailment of at least five coaches of the Puri-Haridwar-Kalinga Utkal Express in Muzaffarnagar on Saturday, Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has assured that he is personally monitoring the situation and has ordered enquiry on the same.
Prabhu took to Twitter to share information on the same and posted, "Have ordered inquiry into the unfortunate accident to ascertain the cause. Strict action will be taken against any lapse"
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"I am personally monitoring situation. Hv instructed senior officers to reach site immediately and ensure speedy rescue and relief operations."
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath too took to Twitter to express his grief over the incident and said that the victims will be given proper treatment and orders for rescue and relief operations have been passed.
According to the Indian Railways, at least 15 to 20 people have been injured in this incident, while casualties are expected. (With ANI inputs)