Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed pain over the loss of lives due to derailment of Kamayani Express and Janta Express near Harda in Madhya Pradesh.
"The two train accidents in Madhya Pradesh are deeply distressing. Deeply pained over the loss of lives. Condolences to families of deceased.
My prayers with the injured. Authorities are doing everything possible on the ground. The situation is being monitored very closely", the Prime Minister said in a statement.
At least 24 passengers were killed after two trains derailed while crossing Machak river near Harda in Madhya Pradesh even as rescue operations continued through the night, officials said.
According to West Central Railway PRO Piyush Mathur, seven coaches of Kamayani Express and three coaches plus the engine of Janata Express derailed late last night as the base material on the tracks got washed away.
Meanwhile, rescue operations continued even as several passengers were feared trapped in water after coaches of both the train plunged into the river.
