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Express train derails near Bhuj Railway station
Several passengers are feared injured as four coaches of the Bareli-Bhuj Express train derailed on Tuesday near the Bhuj railway station in Gujarat, police said.
Updated on: Apr 4, 2012, 11:43:15 IST
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Several passengers are feared injured as four coaches of the Bareli-Bhuj Express train derailed on Tuesday near the Bhuj railway station in Gujarat, police said.
Four coaches and engine of the train which was to terminate at Bhuj station, ran off the rails as it did not stop and went past the barrier thereby causing the derailment, they said.
According to preliminary reports, the brakes of the engine had failed near Ratnal village about 25 kms from Bhuj and the driver was not able to stop the train.
Many people are feared injured in the mishap and efforts are on rescue them, police added.
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