According to chairperson Sinha, five people died in the incident, however, some local reports attributed to railway officials suggested the toll could be as high as 15.

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. 

Rescue operations are currently underway at the location, which is situated approximately 30 km from North Bengal's New Jalpaiguri station.