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Two trains derail in Indian state of Madhya Pradesh Indian trains in deadly derailment in Madhya Pradesh
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Two passenger trains in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh have derailed within minutes of each other, causing an unknown number of casualties, officials say. Two passenger trains in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh have derailed within minutes of each other, killing at least 19 people, officials say.
Several coaches from both trains are reported to have fallen into a swollen river near the railway line. The trains were crossing a partially flooded bridge near Harda. Several coaches have fallen into a river below.
One of the trains was on its way to Mumbai, while the other was travelling in the opposite direction. A railway spokesman told the BBC that heavy rain had caused river levels to rise, submerging the track.
Rescue workers and local people have rushed to the scene of the accident. Officials are saying at least 25 people are injured and 300 people have been rescued.
The Press Trust of India reported that it was not clear how many passengers the trains had been carrying or whether there were any deaths. One of the trains was on its way from Varanasi to Mumbai, while the other was travelling in the opposite direction.
It quoted a railways official as saying some casualties were feared since the river below the bridge crossing is fuller than usual due to recent rainfall. The Press Trust of India reported that it was not clear how many passengers the trains had been carrying.
The NDTV station reported that 300 people have so far been rescued from the Harda crash site. It said the accident may have been caused because heavy rain had damaged the bridge, which in turn led to the derailment.
Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu tweeted: "Rushing emergency medical and other relief personnel to spot. Darkness, water creating hurdles but ordered all possible help. Trying our best."Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu tweeted: "Rushing emergency medical and other relief personnel to spot. Darkness, water creating hurdles but ordered all possible help. Trying our best."
He added that he has ordered an enquiry into the incident.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed concern.
Safety standards on India's massive state-run railway network, which operates 9,000 passenger trains and carries some 23 million passengers every day, has been an ongoing concern amid a spate of accidents.Safety standards on India's massive state-run railway network, which operates 9,000 passenger trains and carries some 23 million passengers every day, has been an ongoing concern amid a spate of accidents.
Last July at least 18 children were killed along with their driver when a school bus was hit by a train in the state of Telangana.Last July at least 18 children were killed along with their driver when a school bus was hit by a train in the state of Telangana.