Passenger Train Derailed in Madhya Pradesh

New Delhi, April 15: In a drastic incident, Five coaches of the Katni-Chaupan passenger train derailed on April 14 between the Salhna and Piparia Kalan stations in Madhya Pradesh, leaving at least six people injured, a railway official said.

Those injured were in the general coaches of Beena-Katni-Chopan train that went off the track after a jerk at around 10.30 pm, said sources.

Rescue teams were dispatched from Jabalpur and Itarsi stations.

“We were sleeping when the train derailed. Train was at a slow speed, not many are injured” said Surendra Sahu, who was in the train.

Rescue operations are under way.