New Jalpaiguri : The rail accident in New Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, involving the Kanchenjunga Express and a goods train has resulted in at least five confirmed deaths and over 300 injuries. The accident occurred when a goods train collided with the Kanchenjunga Express, causing three coaches to derail and one to climb over another.

The rescue operations are ongoing, and many passengers are still being treated in hospitals. Authorities have dispatched relief and medical teams to the site to assist with the rescue efforts and provide medical care to the injured.

The Indian Railways has been focusing on rescue and relief efforts, with investigations initiated to determine the exact causes of these accidents and to prevent future occurrences.