10 coaches of 15014 Kath Godham-Jaisalmer Express derailed in Jaisalmer, no casualties

In yet another train mishap, 10 coaches of Ranikhet Express (15014 Kath Godham-Jaisalmer Express) passenger train derailed in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan late on Friday night. According to reports, there were no casualties or injuries to passengers. 

The official statement said: "Train No 15014 Kath Godham-Jaisalmer Express derailed with 10 coaches between Thayat Hamira-Jaisalmer at 23.16hrs (11:16PM)."

However, no casualties or major injuries were reported, said Railways North West region spokesperson Tarun Jain.

A team of senior officials have reached the spot to investigate the reason of derailment and passengers continued their journey through a special train.

The reason of derailment is yet to be known but prima facie it seems to have resulted from a fault in track, Jain said.

The accident comes exactly two months after the horrific Kanpur Patna train accident, which killed over a hundred people. Police are currently investigating links to the underworld and ISI with the tragedy to determine if it was an accident or an act of terror.  

(With inputs from PTI)

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