Five bogies of the Jogbani-Anand Vihar Terminal Seemanchal Express were derailed here in the early hours of Sunday.
Several people are reportedly injured in the accident.
As per information received from Sonpur Division, the train passed Mehnar Road at 3:52 am and derailed near Sahadai Buzurg at around 3:58 am.
Five coaches including three sleeper (S8, S9, S10), one general and one AC (B3) were among the derailed bogies.
A team of doctors have been rushed to the accident site from nearby areas of Sonpur and Barauni.
Accident relief train has also been moved for carrying out relief and rescue operations.
Further details into the incident are awaited.
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