The Kalka Mail Accident was the derailment of a train near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India on 10 July 2011. At least 35 people are killed and 140 injured in the accident. The main cause is yet unknown, however, Sources claim that the train derailed following the sudden use of the emergency breaks .
| 2011 Kalka Mail Accident | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | 10 July 2011 |
| Time | 12:30 PM (UTC +0530) |
| Location | Malwa, Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Rail line | Howrah – New Delhi |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Type of incident | Derailment |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 1 |
| Deaths | 35+ |
| Injuries | 140+ |
| Damage | 13/14 coaches derailed. |
Overview
The accident occurred at 12:30 PM, when the 14 coaches of Howrah-Kalka Mail derailed near Fatehpur Malwa, about 65 km from Kanpur. The train had left Howrah with over 1,000 people on board, and was heading towards New Delhi when the tragedy happened.
The train was travelling at a speed of 105 km/h on the Howrah - New Delhi Line when it derailed
Fire and sparks have been reported in the AC compartments of the train. The coaches were being cut with gas cutters and more than 200 policemen are conducting rescue operations[1].
Rescue
The Indian Army has deployed 100 soldiers in the accident site. Two rescue trains from Kanpur and Allahabad respectively have reached the accident site
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