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Twin train derailments in MP

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By HT Correspondent
Updated On Aug 05, 2015 09:53 am IST
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More than 30 people died after two trains, Kamayani Express and Janata Express derailed within minutes of each other while crossing a small bridge in Madhya Pradesh late on Tuesday. (HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 05, 2015 09:53 am IST

More than 30 people died after two trains, Kamayani Express and Janata Express derailed within minutes of each other while crossing a small bridge in Madhya Pradesh late on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

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The accident took place at Kudwa, about 18km from the district headquarters Harda, which is between Bhirangi and Khirakia railway stations. (HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The accident took place at Kudwa, about 18km from the district headquarters Harda, which is between Bhirangi and Khirakia railway stations. (HT Photo)

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Indian Railways has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakhs to the next of the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to grievously injured in the accident. (HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Indian Railways has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakhs to the next of the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to grievously injured in the accident. (HT Photo)

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Rescue operations were delayed because roads had been damaged by rain and teams had to walk in the dark to reach the accident site. (HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Rescue operations were delayed because roads had been damaged by rain and teams had to walk in the dark to reach the accident site. (HT Photo)

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NDRF officials and rescue workers inside a train compartment that derailed near Harda town in Madhya Pradesh. (ANI Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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NDRF officials and rescue workers inside a train compartment that derailed near Harda town in Madhya Pradesh. (ANI Photo)

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The exact reason behind the derailments is not yet known. Railway officials said heavy rains in the past few days might have damaged railway tracks. (HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The exact reason behind the derailments is not yet known. Railway officials said heavy rains in the past few days might have damaged railway tracks. (HT Photo)

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There was water on tracks and the bridge was submerged. The last bogies of Kamayani Express were derailed. Simultaneously, on the other track, the engines and coaches of the Janata Express were also derailed. (HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 05, 2015 09:53 am IST

There was water on tracks and the bridge was submerged. The last bogies of Kamayani Express were derailed. Simultaneously, on the other track, the engines and coaches of the Janata Express were also derailed. (HT Photo)

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