Prabhu orders enquiry over train derailment

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on Sunday ordered an enquiry after the Patna-Indore express derailed near Kanpur, in which over 45 people were killed and said strictest action would be taken against those responsible.   "Enquiry team will start investigation for cause of accident immediately. All necessary assistance provided to the affected, We are taking care," Prabhu tweeted.   "Strictest possible action will be taken against those who could be responsible for accident. All possible mobilisation for relief initiated," the minister wrote in another tweet.   At least 45 people were killed when 14 coaches of the Patna-Indore Express derailed here early on Sunday.   The accident occurred shortly after 3 a.m. near Pukhraya station in Kanpur, senior police officer Daljeet Chowdhary said.   PM expresses grief over train accident New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief after 14 coaches of the Patna-Indore express derailed near Kanpur on Sunday, in which at least 45 people died.   "Prayers with those injured in the tragic train accident. I've spoken to (Railway Minister) Suresh Prabhu, who is personally monitoring the situation closely," Modi said in a tweet.   "PM has asked the Railway Minister (Suresh Prabhu) to closely monitor the situation and ensure speedy relief and assistance at the spot," the Prime Minister's Office said in another tweet.   Earlier on Sunday morning, 14 coaches of Patna-Indore express derailed near Pukhraya station in Kanpur leaving 45 dead.



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