Andhra Pradesh: 27 killed as 9 coaches of the Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Express derail

“I have directed administration to undertake relief and rescue operations. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has expressed his condolences. He has also announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh to the family of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the seriously injured,” he said.

An inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the circumstances that led to the accident, the CPRO said.

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