Faizabad Express derails near Hapur in Uttar Pradesh; no casualties reported

Seven coaches of Delhi-Faizabad Express got derailed near Hapur in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday evening resulting in injury to some passengers.

"Seven coaches including four AC coaches, two sleeper coaches were derailed at 9.05 pm. No death has been reported so far but some passengers have suffered injuries," said the Northern Railway Spokesperson Neeraj Sharma.

8 coaches of Delhi-Faizabad Express (14206) derail near Garhmukteshwar in Hapur district (UP) pic.twitter.com/x3EZdfkwHA

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8 coaches of Delhi-Faizabad Exp (14206) derail in Hapur district of UP, railway officials move to the accident site pic.twitter.com/5XNL0uWrvG

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"8 coaches of Old Delhi-Faizabad Express derailed near Garhmukteshwar in Hapur district. Traffic on both up and down line on Delhi-Moradabad section is affected," said Anil Saxena, ADG Railway.

He said a relief train and medical van have been rushed to the spot.

Northern Railway General Manager A K Puthia along with senior officials have rushed to the spot, he added.