3 coaches of Mumbai-Howrah Mail derail in Maharashtra

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Nagpur : Three coaches of the Mumbai-Howrah Mail train derailed near Igatpuri in Maharashtra on Sunday, railway officials said. No passenger was injured in the accident.

Central Railway Ministry spokesperson Sunil Udasi said: “Three coaches — S-12, S-13, pantry car — of the Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailed just before entering platform at 2.05 a.m.”

The rail traffic in the area was disrupted for a while and some 12 trains were cancelled.

“The train with eight coaches that were not affected in the accident left at 3.45 a.m.,” Udasi added.

Published on June 10, 2018 at 08:58 IST

IANS