On the morning of Friday, August 9th, a freight train derailed near Kumidpur Station in Bengal, which falls under the Katihar rail division. The train was carrying oil tankers, and five of these oil-filled tankers went off the tracks. π²
Fortunately, a major disaster was narrowly avoided. Given that the tankers were loaded with oil, any mishap could have led to a significant catastrophe. Thankfully, no harm or damage occurred. π
This incident disrupted rail operations for several hours within the Katihar rail division. Trains passing through the NJP-Malda rail route experienced delays, and reports surfaced of changes in the routes of several trains. π
Following the incident, a large crowd of local villagers gathered to witness the derailed freight train. Upon receiving the news, senior railway officials also rushed to the scene. π¨
As of now, there has been no official statement released regarding the incident. π°
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