At least five passengers were killed and more than 60 injured, several critically, when nine bogies of the Bangalore-Ernakulam Inter City Express derailed on Friday after a boulder fell on the track.
The train had left Bengaluru at 6:15 am and derailed at 07:35 am between Anekal Road and Hosur on Bangalore City-Salem Section, about 45 km from Bengaluru, Railways said.
Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said that he is on the way to Bangalore to visit accident site to help all those who are stranded. He also said all possible help will be rendered to families affected and Exgratia will be given as soon as possible.
Taking it to micro blogging site, he tweeted, "I am personally monitoring it and in touch with State and local administration. All senior rail officials are directed by me to be on job."
He further tweeted, "Condolences to all the unfortunate members of the families who lost lives. Directed to provide best possible medical care to the injured."
Prabhu also said that the enquiry has been ordered to fix responsibility. He said, "Ordered enquiry to fix responsibility and for corrective action to prevent such unfortunate accidents. Monitoring action regularly."
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