Passenger Train Derailment in Jharkhand: Two Coaches Overturn Near Dumka Station

Authorities have launched an investigation into the derailment incident. (Video posted on X by @ANI)

Dumka:

Two coaches of the Rampurhat-Jasidih EMU local passenger train derailed near Dumka railway station in Jharkhand on Thursday, resulting in damage to an overhead electric (OHE) pole.

According to Dumka Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Kaushal Kumar, no casualties were reported in the incident. Officials are currently investigating the cause of the derailment.

In a statement to ANI, Kaushal Kumar explained, "2-4 people suffered minor injuries. An ambulance was promptly arranged under local authorities' supervision, and the injured were transported to the hospital for primary treatment. The entire inspection team is on site and monitoring the situation closely."

Additional information regarding the incident is pending as investigations continue.