LIVE: 23 dead, 40 injured after Utkal Express derails in Muzaffarnagar; Rs 3.5L announced for ...
(WorldNews India)

Rs 50,000 has been announced for thos with major injuries, while Rs 25,000 for those with minor injuries At least 20 people were killed and over 400 injured after several coaches of the Puri-Haridwar Utkal Express derailed in Khatauli near here this evening, officials said. Railway ministry officials said they are still awaiting details of the accident that took place around 5:45 pm. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed all possible help. Television visuals show derailed coaches have crashed into a house. Local administration officials have reached the spot and rescue operations are underway, officials in Delhi said. The derailment is likely to affect movement of trains...