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| Indian train crash: Dozens dead after two derailments within minutes of each other in heavy floods | Indian train crash: Dozens dead after two derailments within minutes of each other in heavy floods |
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| At least 31 people are dead after two Indian passenger trains derailed within minutes of each other on flooded tracks on a bridge in central India. | At least 31 people are dead after two Indian passenger trains derailed within minutes of each other on flooded tracks on a bridge in central India. |
| The Kamayani Express was en route to Mumbai when it derailed around midnight on Tuesday night near the town of Harda in Madhya Pradesh state. | The Kamayani Express was en route to Mumbai when it derailed around midnight on Tuesday night near the town of Harda in Madhya Pradesh state. |
| The second train, the Janata Express, was travelling in the opposite direction and derailed soon after. | The second train, the Janata Express, was travelling in the opposite direction and derailed soon after. |
| Officials have reportedly said that 300 people have been rescued. | Officials have reportedly said that 300 people have been rescued. |
| The trains were crossing a small bridge near the Machak River, about 950km south of New Delhi. | The trains were crossing a small bridge near the Machak River, about 950km south of New Delhi. |
| The two derailed trains on top of each other in the mud An earlier train had passed on the tracks without incident but a flash flood caused part of the track to sink into the ground forcing the trains to derail, according to a senior railway officer. | The two derailed trains on top of each other in the mud An earlier train had passed on the tracks without incident but a flash flood caused part of the track to sink into the ground forcing the trains to derail, according to a senior railway officer. |
| Six coaches from the Kamayani Express and the engine and four coaches from the Janata Express were derailed. At least two coaches are believed to be partially submerged in mud. | Six coaches from the Kamayani Express and the engine and four coaches from the Janata Express were derailed. At least two coaches are believed to be partially submerged in mud. |
| Rescue workers got to the scene quickly but were delayed by the darkness and are still searching for survivors. | Rescue workers got to the scene quickly but were delayed by the darkness and are still searching for survivors. |
| Rescue workers and railway official at the crash site in Madhya Pradesh | |
| According to India Today, several children are believed to be among the dead. | According to India Today, several children are believed to be among the dead. |
| One railway official, Anil Saksena, said: "We are getting reports that there were flash floods and the tracks caved in. Most of the coaches had passed but the last few carriages were derailed." | One railway official, Anil Saksena, said: "We are getting reports that there were flash floods and the tracks caved in. Most of the coaches had passed but the last few carriages were derailed." |
| Passengers on one of the trains told local media that water was visibly overflowing on the tracks before the train attempted a crossing. | Passengers on one of the trains told local media that water was visibly overflowing on the tracks before the train attempted a crossing. |
| Officials and members of the rescue operation stand in a carriage of a derailed train near Harda, Madhya Pradesh | |
| One passenger Shashi Bhushan Pandit told the Hindustan Times: "The water level on the track was almost waist-high. The current was swift...I cannot say how many people are trapped." | One passenger Shashi Bhushan Pandit told the Hindustan Times: "The water level on the track was almost waist-high. The current was swift...I cannot say how many people are trapped." |
| Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his condolences to the victims and said local authorities were doing everything they could to help people on the ground: | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his condolences to the victims and said local authorities were doing everything they could to help people on the ground: |
| The two train accidents in Madhya Pradesh are deeply distressing. Deeply pained over the loss of lives. Condolences to families of deceased. | The two train accidents in Madhya Pradesh are deeply distressing. Deeply pained over the loss of lives. Condolences to families of deceased. |
| My prayers with the injured. Authorities are doing everything possible on the ground. The situation is being monitored very closely. | My prayers with the injured. Authorities are doing everything possible on the ground. The situation is being monitored very closely. |
| India has been hit by severe flooding in recent weeks due to heavy monsoon rains with 100 people killed in the past week. In pictures: Floods devastate India and Pakistan | |
| The country has one of the largest and busiest railway systems in the world but much of it is poorly maintained and the Hindustan Times reports that there were nearly 28,000 deaths in accidents during 2014. | The country has one of the largest and busiest railway systems in the world but much of it is poorly maintained and the Hindustan Times reports that there were nearly 28,000 deaths in accidents during 2014. |
| Additional reporting by AP | Additional reporting by AP |