Train Derails Near GondaTrain Derails Near Gonda On Saturday, July 2, 2023, several coaches of the Gorakhpur-Gonda passenger train derailed near Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, India. Key Facts: * The incident occurred at around 7:30 AM IST. * Four coaches, including two AC coaches, jumped off the tracks. * No casualties or serious injuries were reported. * Passengers were evacuated from the derailed coaches. Cause of the Accident: The exact cause of the derailment is still being investigated. However, initial reports suggest that it may have been due to a fault in the railway tracks. Response: * Rescue teams from the Indian Railways and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rushed to the site of the accident. * Passengers were evacuated and provided with medical attention. * The railway authorities have suspended services on the affected route. * A high-level inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the derailment. Photos: The accompanying photos in the article provide a glimpse of the aftermath of the train derailment. They show overturned coaches, broken railway tracks, and rescue workers attending to the passengers.
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