Bardhaman (West Bengal) [India], May 11 (ANI): The Barddhaman-Bandel local train derailed near Saktigarh Railway Station, Bardhaman on Wednesday night, said officials.

The accident happened around 9.20 pm and the concerned officials rushed to the spot.

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More details are awaited on the matter.

In a similar incident, in February, three coaches of a local train from Belapur to Kharkopar on the Central Railway's trans harbour line derailed according to Railway officials.

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The incident happened at 8.46 am when the train was entering the Kharkopar station, according to Shivaji Sutar, CPRO of Central Railway. (ANI)

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