• North East Express accident: Meghalaya govt releases helpline number, CM speaks to Vaishnaw

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    North East Express accident: Meghalaya govt releases helpline number, CM speaks to Vaishnaw
    Residents of the State can contact DIPR's helpline at 1800-345-3644 if they require any assistance about the aforementioned incident.


    Digital Desk: The Meghalaya government has released helpline number in response to the North East Express derailment in Bihar's Buxar, which resulted in the deaths of 4 people and the injuries of more than 70 passengers.

    The Delhi-Kamakhya North East Express derailed in Bihar's Buxar district, and the government of Meghalaya has established the helpline number 1800-345-3644 for inhabitants of Meghalaya who may need assistance.

    Residents of the State can contact DIPR's helpline at 1800-345-3644 if they require any assistance about the aforementioned incident.


    Additionally, citizens can get in touch with Shri. K Thabah, Meghalaya House Guwahati, at 7896167945, Shri. I Kharmon, District Transport Officer, Ri-Bhoi District, at 887003923, Shri. Richie Momin, at 9615208771, and Shri. Hubert Nongbri, at 7005627065 for coordination and problem-solving.

    Earlier, on October 12, Conrad K. Sangma, the chief minister of Meghalaya, claimed to have discussed the care for the injured and casualties with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

    "Spoke to Sh @AshwiniVaishnaw ji on the #NorthEastExpress train derailment at #Buxar. He informed that all injured passengers are being taken to hospitals and train to ferry passengers for onward journey have started. Our State officials are in touch to ensure that residents from Meghalaya are being provided assistance", wrote Conrad Sangma on platform X.