Howrah-Mumbai Train Accident: Bengal Mother, Son Recall How They SurvivedOn July 30, 2024, 18 coaches of the Howrah-Mumbai Mail (train number 12810) derailed near Chakradharpur in Jharkhand, killing 2 individuals and injuring 20 others. Utpal Sarkar, a resident of Gangnapur, West Bengal, was traveling with his mother, who was suffering from terminal cancer, to Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. They...
more... were on the train when it derailed, and both were injured. Utpal described the incident, stating that the train came to a sudden halt in the early morning, and his mother fell from her seat. Both were given first-aid by railway officials and continued their journey to Mumbai by a special train. The victims were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Rescue and relief operations are underway, with the National Disaster Response Force assisting local authorities. The accident also affected a couple from West Bengal, Shyamaprasad and Anjana Halder, who recounted their narrow escape. The incident prompted authorities to release helpline numbers for those affected by the accident.
July 30, 2024 ko, Howrah se Mumbai jaane wali mail (train number 12810), Chakradharpur, Jharkhand ke paas derail ho gayi. Is accident mein 2 log mar gaye aur 20 log injured ho gaye. West Bengal ke Gangnapur ke rahne wale Utpal Sarkar, apni maa ko, jo terminal cancer se pidit thi,...
more... Mumbai ke Tata Memorial Hospital le ja rahe the. Train derail hone ke time un dono ko bhi chot lagi. Utpal ne bataya ki train subah achanak ruk gayi aur unki maa apni seat se gir gayi. Dono ko railway officials ne first-aid di aur unhone apni journey Mumbai ke liye special train se continue ki. Victims ko nearby hospital mein treatment ke liye le jaaya gaya. Rescue aur relief operations chal rahe hain, jisme National Disaster Response Force local authorities ki madad kar rahi hai. Accident ne West Bengal ke ek couple, Shyamaprasad aur Anjana Halder ko bhi affect kiya, jinhone apna narrow escape bataya. Is incident ke baad authorities ne affected logon ke liye helpline numbers release kiye.