"Six injured in Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment admitted to our hospital are now stable," says Medical Superintendent, SMC Gonda

Sharan (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 18 : Reacting to the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment, Medical Superintendent (MS), SMC Gonda, Dr M W Khan on Thursday said that nine injured people have been admitted to the hospital. Out of them, three have been critically injured and, consequently, referred to Lucknow for further treatment. He further added that the remaining six people who were admitted have been declared stable after receiving treatment.

"So far, nine injured people have come to our hospital... Three patients are seriously injured and have been referred to Lucknow for further treatment. Six people admitted here are stable and safe and are being given full treatment," said Dr Khan.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Railways has announced ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh each to the family of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh for grievous injury, and Rs 50,000 for minor injuries in the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment.
In addition to the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) inquiry, a high-level inquiry has been ordered into the rail derailment accident.
"Ex gratia of Rs. 10 lakhs to the family of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakhs for grievous injury and Rs. 50,000 to the minor injured, has been announced. Apart from the CRS inquiry, a high-level inquiry has been ordered," as per the Ministry of Railways.
Two people died and 20 others were injured after the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh express derailed near Gonda station in between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway station under the jurisdiction of North Eastern Railway at about 2:37 hrs.
As many as 4-5 coaches of the train from the front got derailed. After getting the information, the medical team, along with senior officials from the Lucknow division of NER, immediately rushed to the site.
Rescue operations are underway, and authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the derailment and are working to restore normal rail operations as swiftly as possible.
Pankaj Singh, CPRO, North Eastern Railway, while speaking to ANI, said, "The medical van of Railways has reached the spot, and rescue operations have started. Helpline numbers have been issued. The helpline number established in Lucknow is 8957409292, and the helpline number in Gonda is - 8957400965. It happened around 2.37 pm. As per initial information, 4-5 coaches derailed. Our priority is that the relief and rescue work be done as quickly as possible."
Uttar Pradesh's Relief Commissioner informed on X that one NDRF team each was sent from Lucknow and Balrampur to Gonda.
"Five ambulances were deployed for rescue operations in the train accident, and orders have been given to send more ambulances to the spot. First aid is being given to the injured. The injured are being shifted to the hospital. SDRF teams sent from three districts to expedite relief operations," he said on X.