Seemanchal Express accident LIVE updates: 7 dead, 29 injured as 11 coaches derail in Bihar

Seven people have died and more than 20 are injured in Bihar after nine coaches of the Seemanchal Express derailed on Sunday morning. The accident on the Delhi-bound train occurred in Vaishali district of Bihar. The train was running between Jogbani and Anand Vihar Terminal. Railway officials said it was at its full speed when the accident occurred around 3:50am. The Railways has issued helpline numbers to assist the injured and their family members. Teams of NDRF have reached the spot to carry out relief and rescue operations. Indian Railways has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the family of the deceased. Follow IndiaToday.in LIVE blog for latest updates on this.

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