Local youth Hari Pathak told that the train was going at normal speed. Then we heard a loud sound. Saw that smoke was coming out of the train. When we reached there, we found that the train coaches had derailed.
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There is an uproar over the train accident in Bihar. So far 4 people have died after 21 coaches of the North-East Express train derailed at Raghunathpur railway station in Buxar district late night. More than 100 people have been injured in the accident. The condition of 20 people is said to be critical. Seriously injured people have been referred to Patna AIIMS. At present work is being done to repair the railway track.
Train guard Vijay Kumar has described the incident as he witnessed it. The guard told that the train was running at normal speed and I was sitting and doing some of my paperwork. During this time the brakes suddenly applied and the car slowly started shaking. Then there was a big shock. I became unconscious at that very moment. When I regained consciousness after five minutes, I sprinkled water on my eyes. I don’t know why the driver hit the brakes suddenly. The guard asked why the driver had to brake the train like this. This can be told right there.
Local youth Hari Pathak told that the train was going at normal speed. Then we heard a loud sound. Saw that smoke was coming out of the train. When we reached there, we found that the train coaches had derailed. People were calling for help. After this the police and rescue team were informed. The eyewitness told that we also helped the injured and took them to the hospital. The scene of the accident was very scary.
According to Buxar DM Anshul Aggarwal, the reasons behind the accident have not been revealed yet. Police team is present at the spot. Efforts are being made to find out the cause of the accident.
North Central Railway Director General Taru Prakash said that the cause of the accident is being investigated. Railways has its own way of investigation. Investigation is being done under the same. Whatever information comes to light in the investigation will be given. He said that cranes have started working so that rail traffic can be restored.