Major accident averted as Kolkata-sairang express derails near Guwahati

A major train accident took place this morning at Digaru, on the outskirts of the city. The Kolkata-Sairang Express suddenly derailed with as many as 5 coaches including the engine. No passengers were injured.

The Kolkata-Sairang Express was stopped at Digaru railway station to give priority to another train. The accident occurred when the speed of the train could not be controlled at that time.