![New Jalpaiguri: Wreckage of trains a day after the collision between the Kanchanjunga Express and a goods train, near Rangapani railway station, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. New Jalpaiguri: Wreckage of trains a day after the collision between the Kanchanjunga Express and a goods train, near Rangapani railway station, Tuesday, June 18, 2024.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fkanchan-3jpg_1718725927328.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 18, 2024, 08:52 AM - 4 mins read
Eight bodies were initially brought to the state-run NBMCH following the accident, and two more individuals succumbed to their injuries during treatment.
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June 18, 2024, 12:00 AM - 2 mins read
Putting an end to the ordeal of passengers travelling in Kanchanjunga Express, the unimpaired coaches reach its destination, that is, Sealdah railway station on Tuesday.
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June 17, 2024, 08:26 PM - 5 mins read
The initial findings of the Kanchanjunga Express accident in West Bengal indicate that the goods train breached the speed restrictions set for the section due to a "defective" automatic signalling system.
Read more![Rescue work underway after a collision between the Kanchanjungha Express and a goods train, near Rangapani railway station, on Monday, June 17, 2024. Rescue work underway after a collision between the Kanchanjungha Express and a goods train, near Rangapani railway station, on Monday, June 17, 2024.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Frail-axcidentjpg_1718620010541.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 17, 2024, 03:26 AM - 2 mins read
According to Railway Board Chairperson Jaya Varma Sinha, the collision happened because a goods train disregarded the signal and hit the Kanchanjunga Express, which was on its way to Sealdah from Agartala.
Read more![Chairperson of the Railway Board, Jaya Varma Sinha (L). Rescue work underway after a collision between the Kanchanjungha Express and a goods train, near Rangapani railway station, on Monday, June 17, 2024. At least 15 people were killed and 60 others suffered injuries, according to officials (R). Chairperson of the Railway Board, Jaya Varma Sinha (L). Rescue work underway after a collision between the Kanchanjungha Express and a goods train, near Rangapani railway station, on Monday, June 17, 2024. At least 15 people were killed and 60 others suffered injuries, according to officials (R).](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fgoods-train-1jpg_1718615835124.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 17, 2024, 02:17 AM - 2 mins read
According to chairperson Sinha, five people died in the incident, however, some local reports attributed to railway officials suggested the toll could be as high as 15.
Read more![Mangled remains of the Kanchanjungha Express and a goods train after a collision between them, near Rangapani railway station, on Monday, June 17, 2024. At least 15 people were killed and 60 others suffered injuries, according to officials. Mangled remains of the Kanchanjungha Express and a goods train after a collision between them, near Rangapani railway station, on Monday, June 17, 2024. At least 15 people were killed and 60 others suffered injuries, according to officials.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Ftrain-accidentjpg_1718614540867.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 17, 2024, 01:55 AM - 4 mins read
At least 15 passengers lost their lives and 60 others sustained injuries when a goods train collided with the stationary Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express near New Jalpaiguri station in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district on Monday morning.
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June 17, 2024, 12:36 AM - 2 mins read
Rescue operations are currently underway at the location, which is situated approximately 30 km from North Bengal's New Jalpaiguri station.
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