Aurangabad-Hyderabad passenger train derailed in Karnataka; no casualty reported

The Aurangabad-Hyderabad passenger train (train no 57550) derailed on Friday between Khalgapur and Bhalki stations in Karnataka. There were no reports of casualties so far.

The incident took place near Hyderabad –Karnataka border which falls under Hyderabad Railway zone.

As per reports, the derailed coaches were 1 SLR, Bogi S3, S2, S1, and engine.

The senior officials of railways and disaster management rushed to the spot. A high-level inquiry has been ordered by the General Manager. The passengers have safely reached Hyderabad.

Senior Railway official Anil Saxena informed that one engine and  4 coaches were derailed. No injuries or casualties reported, he said. 

1 engine&4 coaches were derailed.No injuries or casualties reported: Anil Saxena, Railways on Aurangabad-Hyderabad passenger train derailed pic.twitter.com/JXTCDrTtel

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The helpline numbers have been issued which are- Hyderabad- 040-23200865, Parli-02446-223540, Vikarabad-08416-252013,

Aurangabad- Hyderabad passenger train derailed between Khalgapur and Bhalki stations in Karnataka. No injuries or casualties reported pic.twitter.com/TFvuRrf5CE

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