The empty petroleum wagon, part of the goods train, was en route to Rangapani siding when it derailed at 11:45 am, according to NFR CPRO Sabyasachi De. Despite the incident, railway traffic in the region remained unaffected.

At least 15 passengers lost their lives and 60 others sustained injuries when a goods train collided with the stationary Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express near New Jalpaiguri station in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district on Monday morning.