Indore-Patna Express train derails: As it happened

14 coaches of the Indore-Patna Express derailed near Pukhrayan in Kanpur dehat district in the wee hours on Sunday.

Written By Manisha Singh | Last Updated: Nov 20, 2016, 11:34 PM IST | Source:

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Kanpur: 14 coaches of the Indore-Patna Express derailed near Pukhrayan in Kanpur dehat district in the wee hours on Sunday.

The mishap took place at around 3 AM near Pukhrayan, about 100 kms from here, when the passengers were fast asleep.

Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu has ordered a probe into the train tragedy.

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