Rescue workers and onlookers stand next to derailed coaches of a passenger train at the site of an accident in the northeastern state of Assam yesterday.

 

IANS/Guwahati

 

At least 45 people were injured yesterday when nine coaches of an express train jumped tracks near Guwahati in Assam, officials said.

The accident took place around 2.15am between Aujuri and Jagiroad stations of the Northeast Frontier Railway.

The train started its journey from Dimapur in Nagaland on Tuesday night and was to reach Guwahati early yesterday.

NF Railway's chief public relations officer S Lahiri said there were no deaths but at least 45 passengers received minor injuries.

The accident affected train service in the whole state, forcing authorities to cancel eight trains and terminate at least four.

"The movement of trains was affected for quite some time due to the accident. We detained trains at many places due to the accident. However, the services started as soon as the tracks were cleared," Lahiri said.

Five trains, including the New Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express, were halted at various stations.

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