Two coaches of Shalimar Express derail in Nagpur; relief operations underway

Passengers were safely evacuated after the incident

Two coaches of the LTT-Shalimar Express derailed in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Tuesday and relief operations were underway, the officials said.

No injuries were reported in the incident, they said.

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"In a peculiar derailment, two coaches - third and 12th from the engine -of the 18029 LTT-Shalimar Express derailed at Kalamna station, just ahead of Nagpur station. There were no injuries to anyone. Officials said two coaches S2 and a parcel van have got derailed and efforts are on to re-rail the train and restore traffic," the officials said.

"Passengers have been safely evacuated, and alternative arrangements are being made to minimise inconvenience," said an official.

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