Several injured and five dead after train derails in India

2024-07-18 5

Several passengers were injured after 15 train coaches derailed in India.

The express train to Dibrugarh, India, came off the tracks near Motiganj-Jhilahi railway station on July 18.

A passenger caught the moment on video and derailed coaches can be seen scattered across the tracks while people climb out of the carriages.

So far, 25 people have been reported injured - with five dead.

Emergency services have been dispatched to the area in a rescue bid.