West Bengal train mishap death toll rises to 120

JHARGRAM - The death toll into Friday’s Gyaneshwari Express mishap near Jhargram in West Bengal’s West Midnapore District is reported to be 120 by Saturday evening.

The number of the injured stood at 250, as rescue operations were still being carried out at the site located some 135 kilometres from Kolkata.

According to reports, the death toll is likely to exceed 150, as one badly smashed bogie is yet to be looked into.

The incident occurred at around 1:30 a.m. on Friday, when the Mumbai-bound train was running between Khemasoli and Sardiya stations. (ANI)