At least 60 people are reported dead after a train derailed in nothern India on Sunday morning.
It happened in the early hours in the nation’s biggest state, Uttar Pradesh.
The train was travelling between the northeastern city of Patna and the central city of Indore.
More than 150 people are said to be injured.
As rescue operations continue, it is still not clear what caused the accident.
Suresh Prabhu, India’s Railways Minister, said in a tweet that the government would immediately investigate the causes of the derailment and promised accountability with the “strictest possible action”.
Strictest possible action will be taken against those who could be responsible for accident,All possible mobilisation for relief initiated— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) 20 novembre 2016
India’s creaking railway system, the world’s fourth largest, has a poor safety record and derailments are frequent.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to express his condolences.
“Anguished beyond words on the loss of lives due to the derailing of the Patna-Indore express. My thoughts are with the bereaved families,” Modi said.
Anguished beyond words on the loss of lives due to the derailing of the Patna-Indore express. My thoughts are with the bereaved families.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 20 novembre 2016
