Mumbai-Howrah Mail Train Derailment in Jharkhand

In the early hours of Tuesday, a tragic train derailment occurred in Jharkhand involving the Mumbai-Howrah Mail.

The derailment involved 22 coaches, with one coach colliding into another, causing a significant part of it to be crushed under the impact.

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Initial reports suggest that the derailment may have been caused by an operational error or a mechanical failure involving the tracks or wheels.

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The B-4 coach, where both fatalities occurred, required cutting to access potential trapped casualties.

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Rescue efforts were swift, with a relief train sent by the Railways to transport the injured passengers to nearby hospitals.

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