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Odisha News / Chennai Central Express Derails Near Jakhapura, Restore Operations Underway

Minakshi Karan
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·3 months ago·1 min read
Chennai Central Express Derails Near Jakhapura, Restore Operations Underway
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Key Points

  • Chennai Central Express derailed near Jakhapura station in Jajpur, with three coaches slipping off the tracks, causing panic among passengers.
  • A rescue team from Bhadrak, along with engineers and medical staff, rushed to the site; passengers were safely evacuated and provided assistance.
  • No casualties reported; railway engineers are assessing damage, with preliminary findings pointing to a possible track alignment issue. An inquiry is underway.
Jajpur, Feb 5: A major accident was narrowly averted when the Chennai Central Express derailed near Jakhapura station in Odisha’s Jajpur district.

Following the incident, three coaches of the train slipped off the tracks, triggering panic among passengers.

Railway authorities immediately halted operations on the affected section and dispatched a rescue team from Bhadrak to the site.

Emergency personnel, including engineers and medical staff, rushed to the spot to assist passengers and begin restoration work.

Officials confirmed that despite the derailment, no casualties or serious injuries have been reported so far.

Passengers were safely evacuated from the affected coaches, and arrangements were made to provide refreshments and medical assistance.

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