Seven people died and 21 injured as nine coaches of New Farakka Express derailed in UP's Raebareli. Nine people have been grievously injured.

Divisional Railway Manager of the Northern Railways said that all passengers have been evacuated and a special train is being arranged to take the passengers. He said that it will take around 24-36 hours for the completion of clearance operations.

Trains and drone cameras are being used to monitor the situation on the accident site.

NDRF teams from Varanasi and Lucknow were immediately rushed to the accident site. The derailment took place 50 metres from the Harchandpur railway station.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the accident and has directed the DM, SP, health authorities and NDRF to provide all possible relief and rescue.

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has also ordered an enquiry in the accident. He has directed authorities to effectively undertake relief and rescue operations and provide best possible medical help to the injured.

PM Narendra Modi also condoled the loss of lives in the rail accident. "Anguished by the loss of lives due to a rail accident in Raebareli. Condolences to the bereaved families and I pray that the injured recover quickly. UP Government, Railways and NDRF are ensuring all possible assistance at the site of the accident," he wrote on Twitter.

Anguished by the loss of lives due to a rail accident in Raebareli. Condolences to the bereaved families and I pray that the injured recover quickly. UP Government, Railways and NDRF are ensuring all possible assistance at the site of the accident: PM @narendramodi

PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 10, 2018

Emergency helpline numbers have been set up at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction and Patna station.

Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction:
BSNL - 05412-254145
Railway - 027-73677

Patna Station:
BSNL - 0612-2202290, 0612-2202291, 0612-220229
Railway - 025-83288