Fault in tracks likely cause for derailment of North East Express: Preliminary probe
New Delhi, Oct 12 (PTI): Fault in tracks was the possible cause of derailment of the Delhi-Kamakhya North East Express in Bihar in which four people were killed and several injured, sources said on Thursday citing a preliminary investigation report. The report, signed by six railway officials including the driver of the ill-fated train, stated, “It seems that derailment occurred due to fault in tracks.” It estimated the cost of damage due to the accident at more than Rs 52 crore. The loco pilot was partially injured and his assistant suffered serious injuries in the accident Wednesday night. The report