In a tragic incident, ten coaches of Ranikhet Express have derailed in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer on late Friday night. The Train 15014 Kath Godham-Jaisalmer Express derailed between Thayat Hamira-Jaisalmer at 23.16 hours last night, a statement said.
However, no casualties or major injuries have been reported so far, said Railways North West region spokesperson Tarun Jain.
10 Coaches of Ranikhet Express train derailed in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan late last night. No Casualty/ injury reported so far. pic.twitter.com/JY2aLBGHy1
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Soon after the incident, a team of senior officials have reached to the location to probe the reason of derailment.
The passengers continued their journey through a special train.
The cause of the derailment is yet to be known. Initial probe suggests that a fault in track could be a reason for the accident.
