8 coaches of Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani express derail, 2 hurt

TIL Desk/National/Rampur/ Eight coaches of the Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derailed near Rampur in Uttar Pradesh today, leaving at least two passengers injured, railway officials said.

The accident occurred between Mundapandey and Rampur railway stations, Northern Railway spokesperson Neeraj Sharma said.

He said while two passengers have been injured, there was no casualty in the accident. The Moradabad divisional railway manager has reached the spot to oversee the rescue and relief operations.

A medical team has also reached the spot, he said. The official said the cause of the accident was not known yet. Earlier, police officials in Rampur had said 15 passengers were injured and had been rushed to hospital.