Maharashtra: Three coaches of Howrah Mail derail

Three coaches of the 12840 Howrah Mail train have derailed in Maharashtra. The incident took place in the wee hours of Sunday near the Igatpuri railway station in Maharashtra.

No casualties have been reported. Officials have been rushed to the spot to take stock of the situation. Rescue work is currently underway.

A report in DNA quoted Central Railway chief public relations officer Sunil Udasi as saying that three coaches of 12809 Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailed shortly after 2 am on Sunday. Bogies S-12, S-13 and pantry car of the Mumbai-Howrah mail derailed.