Seven people have lost their lives after nine coaches of the Delhi-bound Seemanchal Express derailed in Vaishali district of Bihar, PTI reported quoting railway officials.

The accident took place at 3:58 am in Sahadai Buzurg, they added.

One general coach, one AC coach B3, three sleeper coaches -S8, S9, S10 and four more coaches have derailed, said East Central Railway spokesperson Rajesh Kumar.

A report quoting officials said six people have died in the train accident.

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The 12487 Jogbani-Anand Vihar Terminal Seemanchal Express was running at full speed when the accident took place, the officials said.

In a statement, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal office said that rescue and relief operations were on for derailment of nine coaches of Jogbani-Anand Vihar Terminal Seemanchal express at Sahadai Buzurg. &nbsp;

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also expressed grief over the accident and directed the administration to provide all kind of assistance.

Smita Vats Sharma, Additional Director General PR (Rail) said they were focusing on rescue and relief operations. Railway Accident Medical Van along with a team of doctors are at the site, she said and added, two teams of NDRF have also reached the spot.

The Railways has also issued help line numbers: Sonpur 06158221645, Hajipur 06224272230 and Barauni 06279232222.&nbsp;

(With inputs from PTI)

Seven people have lost their lives after nine coaches of the Delhi-bound Seemanchal Express derailed in Vaishali district of Bihar, PTI reported quoting railway officials.

Seven people have lost their lives after nine coaches of the Delhi-bound Seemanchal Express derailed in Vaishali district of Bihar, PTI reported quoting railway officials. The accident took place at 3:58 am in Sahadai Buzurg, they added. One general coach, one AC coach B3, three sleeper coaches -S8, S9, S10 and four more coaches have derailed, said East Central Railway spokesperson Rajesh Kumar. A report quoting officials said six people have died in the train accident. #Seemanchal Express derailment: Indian Railways has issued helpline numbers at Patna-06122202290, 06122202291, 06122202292, 06122213234. pic.twitter.com/3RVYLW6VsS — ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2019 × The 12487 Jogbani-Anand Vihar Terminal Seemanchal Express was running at full speed when the accident took place, the officials said. In a statement, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal office said that rescue and relief operations were on for derailment of nine coaches of Jogbani-Anand Vihar Terminal Seemanchal express at Sahadai Buzurg. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also expressed grief over the accident and directed the administration to provide all kind of assistance. Smita Vats Sharma, Additional Director General PR (Rail) said they were focusing on rescue and relief operations. Railway Accident Medical Van along with a team of doctors are at the site, she said and added, two teams of NDRF have also reached the spot. The Railways has also issued help line numbers: Sonpur 06158221645, Hajipur 06224272230 and Barauni 06279232222. (With inputs from PTI)

7 die as 9 coaches of Seemanchal Express derail in Bihar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday ordered to provide a solatium of Rs. four lakh each to the kin of the six deceased after nine coaches of the Delhi-bound <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/6-die-as-9-coaches-of-seemanchal-express-derail-in-bihar-194666">Seemanchal Express</a> derailed in Vaishali district of Bihar.&nbsp;

The CM also announced a compensation of Rs. 50,000 to the injured.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the loss of lives due to the derailment of coaches of the Seemanchal Express.

''Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to the derailment of coaches of the Seemanchal Express. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly. Railways, NDRF, and local authorities are providing all possible assistance in the wake of the accident,'' tweeted on Sunday morning.&nbsp;

The accident took place at 3:58 am at Sahadai Buzurg.&nbsp;

One general coach, one AC coach B3, three sleeper coaches and four more coaches derailed, said East Central Railway spokesperson Rajesh Kumar.

At least seven&nbsp;people lost their lives. Bodies of the six victims have been identified while one is yet to be identified.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday ordered to provide a solatium of Rs. four lakh each to the kin of the six deceased after nine coaches of the Delhi-bound Seemanchal Express derailed in Vaishali district of Bihar.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday ordered to provide a solatium of Rs. four lakh each to the kin of the six deceased after nine coaches of the Delhi-bound Seemanchal Express derailed in Vaishali district of Bihar. The CM also announced a compensation of Rs. 50,000 to the injured. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the loss of lives due to the derailment of coaches of the Seemanchal Express. ''Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to the derailment of coaches of the Seemanchal Express. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly. Railways, NDRF, and local authorities are providing all possible assistance in the wake of the accident,'' tweeted on Sunday morning. The accident took place at 3:58 am at Sahadai Buzurg. One general coach, one AC coach B3, three sleeper coaches and four more coaches derailed, said East Central Railway spokesperson Rajesh Kumar. At least seven people lost their lives. Bodies of the six victims have been identified while one is yet to be identified.

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