Maharashtra: Goods train derails near Vasai station in Palghar, relief operations underway

Some coaches of a goods train derailed near Vasai station in Palghar district in Maharashtra on Friday

Some coaches of a goods train derailed near Vasai station in Palghar district on Friday, sources said.

The incident have prompted a swift response from railway authorities. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported in the incident, offering a sigh of relief for all concerned, sources further said.

"Two wagons of an empty goods train got uncoupled and derailed at Vasai Yard at 17.17 hrs. Platform No. 6 and 7 infringed while Main line is clear. Two Diva – Vasai MEMU trains have been short-terminated and reversed from Kaman Road. Restoration is in progress," said Sumit Thakur, Chief PRO

The derailment occurred with a few coaches of a goods train. Local authorities and railway personnel have swung into action and relief operations are underway.

Further details of the matter are awaited.

Watch video of the incident below. Video by Raj Kadam.

Freight train derailment at Vasai Road. Details awaited. @mid_day pic.twitter.com/C59hsxY29G

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