Bengaluru-Kamakhya Express Derails in Odisha, Leaving 1 Dead and 7 Injured
Emergency response teams have concluded evacuations, while restoration efforts and an investigation into the cause of the derailment are underway.
- Eleven coaches of the Bengaluru-Kamakhya AC Express derailed near Nirgundi Station in Odisha's Cuttack district at 11:54 AM on March 30, 2025.
- One passenger was confirmed dead, and seven others sustained injuries, with medical teams deployed to treat the injured.
- Emergency response teams, including NDRF and ODRAF, completed evacuations, and all passengers were safely removed from the site.
- Restoration work is ongoing to resume normal train operations, with three trains diverted to minimize disruptions.
- A detailed inquiry has been launched by East Coast Railway officials to determine the cause of the derailment, with helpline numbers issued for affected passengers.