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News Topical, Digital Desk : A major accident has taken place in Rourkela, Odisha. A goods train derailed in the city's Birmitrapur area on Friday. In the accident, about 8 coaches of the goods train derailed, causing chaos in the area. Locals panicked after hearing the loud sound after the goods train derailed and gathered in large numbers at the spot. However, to avoid any kind of chaos, police and railway personnel immediately brought the situation under control. Let us tell you that this goods train derailed on the track located in the premises of a private industry, due to which there was no impact on the movement of other trains. 

Accident on factory track

According to the information, this goods train was carrying limestone for BSL company from Birmitrapur. When the train was entering a private factory track in Birmitrapur, the coaches suddenly derailed. However, the exact reason for the accident has not been revealed yet. It is a matter of relief that no one was killed in this accident nor is there any news of anyone being injured. All the coaches of the goods train were loaded with goods, but there were no passengers in it.

Work on track repair continues

As soon as the information about the accident was received, the rescue team of the railway department reached the spot and started the repair work. Railway employees are busy clearing the entire track and removing the bogies. This accident has not happened on the main track of the railway, but on the track located in the premises of a private industry, so it has not had any major impact on the main rail services. This factory in Birmitrapur area is known for limestone and goods trains often come and go there.


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