Prabhu orders probe on UP derailment

Ordering a high-level probe on the derailment of Puri-Haridwar Utkal Express at Khatauli near Muzaffarnagar, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Saturday that strict action will be taken against the guilty.

In a series of tweets, Prabhu said he has deputed Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha and other top officials to help with rescue and relief operations.

Asked if there could be a terror angle to the tragedy, railway officials said they are considering all possible motives and causes.

The minister further said medical vans from Delhi and Saharanpur and an accident relief train from Ambala have been dispatched to the spot. He also said he is personally monitoring the situation.

Prabhu has also requested Health Minister JP Nadda to provide swift medical assistance to those injured in the accident.