According to Railways, the train derailed at around 9:35 pm near Raghunathpur station in Buxar district.
At least 3 coaches of North East Express (12506) derailed at around 9:35pm near Raghunathpur station (Danapur division) in Bihar's Buxar district. The train is bound from Anand Vihar Terminal to Kamakhya. # accident #railway #train #TrainAccident pic.twitter.com/FqKSfe9kzC
— India Blooms (@indiablooms) October 11, 2023
The train, which started from Anand Vihar Terminus in Delhi, was on its way to Kamakhya near Guwahati in Assam.
The injured have been taken to AIIMS, Patna Medical College and Hospital; and Nalanda Medical College
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav said that he has spoken to the Disaster Management Department, Health Department, and the district officials of Buxar and Bhojpur to reach the spot and speed up the relief and rescue work.
दिल्ली से गुवाहाटी जा रही नॉर्थ ईस्ट एक्सप्रेस की बक्सर में कई बोगियाँ पलटने की दुःखद घटना पर आपदा प्रबंधन विभाग, स्वास्थ्य विभाग तथा बक्सर व भोजपुर के जिला पदाधिकारियों से वार्ता कर यथाशीघ्र घटनास्थल पहुँच राहत एवं बचाव कार्य में तेजी लाने एवं घायलों की समुचित चिकित्सा व्यवस्था…
— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) October 11, 2023
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's office also said that they are "closely monitoring the unfortunate derailment" of the train in Raghunathpur.
Chief Minister’s Office is closely monitoring the unfortunate derailment of Train Number 12506 in Raghunathpur and is in touch with the District authorities in Buxar & other agencies. @himantabiswa @Buxarprashasan @RailNf https://t.co/RWbzqTf8fU
— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) October 11, 2023
A railway official said the rescue operations were underway but the darkness was adding to the difficulty. Visuals of the accident showed some passengers being rescued with the help of stairs.
The Railways have released the following helpline numbers -- Patna: 9771449971, Danapur: 8905697493, Commercial Control: 7759070004, and Ara helpline: 8306182542.