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LTT-Jaynagar Express derails near Nashik, medical team rushed to spot
Accident relief train and medical van have been rushed to the spot, officials said.
At least 10 coaches of Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)-Jaynagar Express derailed between Lahavit and Devlali near Nashik in Maharashtra around 3.10pm on Sunday. The Central Railway said relief and medical van rushed to the spot. A few trains had to be diverted due to the mishap, while some were cancelled, officials said.
“Visuals of derailed coaches of 11061 LTT-Jaynagar Express between Lahavit and Devlali (near Nashik) on Dn line at around 15.10 hrs today. Accident relief train and medical van rushed to the spot. Details awaited,” the Central railway CPRO was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
"As per information, no death is reported in the derailed train. One body being shown in some news channels may be outsiders body lying near track. The body must have been there before the derailment took place,” said Central Railway chief public relation officer Shivaji Sutar.
Officials said coaches were now being moved with passengers towards Nashik side. Buses have also been arranged for the convenience of passengers
“Due to the derailment of about 10 coaches of 11061 LTT-Jaynagar Express between Lahavit and Devlali (near Nashik) on Bhusaval Division, listed trains stand cancelled/diverted,” said the CPRO CR.
