Two trains derail in Madhya Pradesh
According to reports, five bogies of the Kamayani Express dropped into Machak river.
Kamayani Express was traveling from Mumbai to Varanasi when the mishap occurred.
According to reports, Janata Express was on its way from Jabalpur to Mumbai when the accident occurred.
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu tweeted: "Rail Admn & MP govt working together to rescue passengers of Kamyani express accident.Directed GM, DRM,RPF medical staff to rush."
"We r gearing up all possible help on basis of info,will not spare any efforts. Rushing emergency medical & other relief personnel to spot. darkness,water creating hurdles but ordered all possible help. Trying our best. Trying to pull back trains," he tweeted.
The Minister said: "Local villagers,Admn r also in rescue operation. Everything that's necessary and possible being done.Constant in touch with CM MP&Rail off."
Rescue personnel have been dispatched for the spot of the mishap in a relief train, reports said.
Heavy rains occurred in the spot of the mishap for the past few days, reports said.
A railway official told media that the mishap occurred at around 11:30 pm.
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