Published: Saturday November 14, 2009 MYT 2:50:00 PM
Updated: Saturday November 14, 2009 MYT 4:15:02 PM
Indian train derails, six dead, 19 injured
JAIPUR: The Delhi-bound Mandore Express derailed with some portion of the track piercing its AC compartment, leaving six passengers dead and 19 others injured in the wee hours in Bassi town near here in western India on Saturday, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.
Eleven coaches of the train derailed at 1:30 am near Banshkov Railway station, 40km from here, after the train left the Pink City, North West Railway sources said.
Following the derailment, a portion of the tracks pierced the AC compartment and probably hit the passengers, they said.
Welders are being used to remove the iron rods.
Nineteen of those injured, including a New Zealand national, have been admitted to the SMS Hospital here.
Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced an ex-gratia payment to the next of the kin of those killed.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also announced payment as compensation to the next of the kin of the deceased and to those seriously injured. - BERNAMA
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