At least 16 people were reportedly killed, over a dozen injured and several others believed to be trapped in a mangled carriage after two trains collided on Wednesday morning in Mathura city in Uttar Pradesh, officials said.
The accident occurred when the Goa Express rammed into the stationary Mewar Express from behind at an outer signal, some 55 km from Agra. About 50 people are believed to be still trapped in a mangled carriage of the Mewar Express.
Senior railway officials, including divisional railway manager (north central zone) R.M. Tripathi has reached the site to monitor rescue and relief operations.
Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee today announced an ex-gratia of Rs five lakh for the next of the kin of those killed in the train mishap near Mathura. The seriously injured passengers would receive Rs one lakh while those with minor injuries will get Rs 10,000, she said. She has also ordered a probe into the accident.Several trains on the route have been diverted.
In Mathura, UP Agriculture Minister Laxminarain Choudhry also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh for the next of the kin of the deceased besides a job.
Helpline numbers:
Mathura: 0565-24022008
Udaipur: 0294-2487390
New Delhi: 011-23740020
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