Two coaches of Capital Express train derails near Samuktala station, no casualties

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Kolkata: Two coaches of Capital Express train derailed near Samuktala station on Tuesday evening.

However, no casualties were reported.

Tweeting about the accident, Ministry of Railways said, "Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has directed chairman, Railway Board to ensure immediate relief, monitor situation, take appropriate action. As per information coming from site, prima facie cause of minor derailment is jumping of red signal by driver. Thorough inquiry will be subsequently conducted and action will be taken against the guilty."

1/Capital Exp derailment:MR @sureshpprabhu directed Chairman,Rly Board to ensure immediate relief,monitor situation, take appropriate actn — Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) December 6, 2016

2/Md.Jamshed,Member Traffic,Rly board:As per info coming from site,prima facie cause of minor derailment is jumping of red signal by driver

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) December 6, 2016

3/Thorough enquiry will be subsequently conducted and action taken against the guilty — Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) December 6, 2016

Helpline numbers were also issued:

4/ @drm_apdj with medical aid and other officers are at site ensuring relief.Helpline numbers 08585082833: 09002052957 : 03564259935 — Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) December 6, 2016