Kathua train derailment: A freight train going from Jammu to Punjab derailed near Lakhanpur in Kathua district. The sudden flood due to continuous heavy rains damaged the track, causing a part of the train to derail. Railway officials have started immediate relief and rescue operations.
The rain has caused severe havoc due to the heavy rains across the country. At the same time, a major railway accident occurred due to heavy rains and landslides in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir this morning. According to the information, a freight train going from Jammu to Punjab derailed. Due to landslides, debris came on the railway track, causing the engine of the goods train and a bogie derail.
According to local officials, the work of removing debris and restoring rail service is going on. Currently, the operation of trains on this railway route has been stopped. However, railway officials are trying to restore the operation of trains in both directions. It is a matter of relief that there is no information about the loss of any life and property in the incident.
