Dehradun-Varanasi Janta Express derails at Raebareli; 31 killed, 150 injured in tragedy

[caption id=“attachment_2164873” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Rescue work is carried out after the Dehradun-Varanasi Janata Express derailed at the Bachhrawan railway station in Raebareli on Friday. At least 31 people were killed and around 150 others injured. PTI Photo[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2164875” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] The derailment occured after the locomotive reportedly crossed a signal due to a brake failure. PTI image[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2164877” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] One of the coaches was a general compartment, which lay mangled along the tracks as rescuers used gas cutters to rip apart the wreckage to find trapped people. The maximum number of casualties was in this compartment. PTI Photo[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2164879” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Railways have ordered an inquiry and announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of those killed in the accident. While Rs 50,000 will be given to those injured seriously, Rs 20,000 will be given to people with minor injuries. PTI Photo[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2164881” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] As soon as the news of the accident spread, people from nearby villages rushed to the spot to help in rescue and relief operations even before authorities arrived at the spot. PTI photo[/caption]