Death toll in Bengal train accident reaches nine, 37 undergoing treatment
By: Pallab Ghosh
Radiance News Service
The number of deaths in Thursday's train accident in north Bengal goes up to nine from three. 37 people are admitted to hospitals with injuries. The condition of six passengers is stated to be critical
and has been shifted to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital in Siliguri. The rest of the passengers are being treated at hospitals in Jalpaiguri and Maynaguri.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the spot of the accident this morning and took stock of the situation.
15CommentsHowever, frequent accidents raise a serious question on the safety and security of passengers, and the initiative of Indian Railways to ensure safe traveling as reaching the destination safely is regarded as being fortunate.