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UP train derailment - What we know so far

Have instructed Chairman Rly Board,Member Traffic to oversee rescue and relief operations.I am personally monitoring situation — Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) 1503149046000

Ambulances at the #Muzaffarnagar train derailment site in Uttar Pradesh; NDRF teams mobilized, UP ATS has also left… https://t.co/ZnFk0sJtyH — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) 1503150883000

Extremely pained by the derailment of the Utkal Express in Muzaffarnagar. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased: PM — PMO India (@PMOIndia) 1503153535000

Uttar Pradesh: Six coaches of Puri-Haridwar-Kalinga Utkal Express derail in Muzaffarnagar's Khatauli https://t.co/KBxd9NytBf — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) 1503147166000

NEW DELHI: Several coaches of the Puri-Haridwar-Kalinga Utkal Express derailed in Muzaffarnagar's Khatauli on Saturday.ADG law and order Anand Kumar has confirmed 10 deaths, and said that at least 40 people have been seriously injured in the accident."An inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident. Strict action will be taken against any lapse," railway minister Suresh Prabhu said."Medical vans have been rushed to the site. All efforts are being taken to ensure speedy relief and rescue operations," Prabhu tweeted from his official handle.Calling it a sad incident, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath assured that the injured passengers will be given complete treatment. He added that directions have been issued for all possible assistance.The Meerut district hospital and LLRM Medical College have opened the following helpline numbers following the accident: 94544 55183, 9410609434, and 0121-2604977The local district administration officials have rushed to the accident site and the NDRF teams have been mobilized to conduct rescue operation.The derailment is likely to affect train movements on the busy northern route.