LUCKNOW, India, (APP) – Eight people, including two children, were killed when an express train derailed in northern India on Friday, authorities said, warning the toll could rise.
Television images showed two mangled carriages lying beside the track after the accident, which occurred around 30 miles (50 kilometres) from Lucknow, capital of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
“According to the information I have, eight people, including two children, have died and many others are injured,” said Divisional Commissioner Mahesh Gupta, the top official in the area.
“The rescue work is still on and it is quite possible that the death toll will rise.”
Another official at the scene said one of the coaches was vacant at the time of the accident, limiting the number of deaths.
