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Mamata Banerjee sees some doubt over West Bengal train mishap | Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee today said there was some doubt over the West Bengal train accident in which at least 49 people were killed. Banerjee
told reporters while leaving for the accident site: "We have some doubt in our
mind. We are searching for information. Let us now find details." She further
said: "We are really sorry for this. Sorry to see two incidents take place in
West Bengal in two months." "We will take necessary action. We will take strong
steps whoever is behind this." Banerjee also declared an ex-gratia of Rs five
lakh for the dead and Rs one lakh to the injured. She also promised jobs to the
kin of the dead. The speeding Sealdah-bound Uttar Banga Express rammed into the
stationary Bhagalpur-Ranchi Vananchal Express from the rear at Sainthia station
in West Bengal's Birbhum district. The accident occurred around 1.50 am when the
Uttarbanga Express overshot a signal. Three rear compartments of the Vananchal
Express bore the brunt of the impact and were completely mangled. Relief operations
are on and around 32 bodies have been reportedly removed from the wreckage. According
to reports, equipment like gas cutters are being used to rescue passengers struck
in the mangled bogies. About 175 blood bottles are being rushed from neighbouring
hospitals to the hospitals in Rampurhat and Shiuri where the injured are admitted.
Teams of doctors have also been sent. These includes 20 doctors from the state
government, doctors from the disaster management department and Army doctors An
inquiry headed by the Commissioner of Railway Safety has been ordered into the
incident. Railway authorities have opened several helpline numbers and control
rooms in Sealdah, Malda, Bhagalpur and Howrah. Helpline numbers: Ranchi: 0651-2600263/64,
2460488, 2461404 -- Sealdah: 033-23503535, 23503537, -- Malda: 06436-222061 --
Bhagalpur: 06412-4222433 -- Jamalpur 063444-3101. |
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