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The Varanasi-bound Kamayani Express and Mumbai-bound Janata Express derailed near Harda village and plunged into the swollen Machak river, 163 km from Bhopal on August 5, 2015. Photo: A.M. Faruqui
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The tragic incident occured when the trains were passing through a bridge across the swollen Machak river. The railway tracks were washed out due to heavy downpour near Harda village. Photo: A.M. Faruqui
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Five coaches of Janata Express plunged into the Machak river. Photo: A.M. Faruqui
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People search for surviors in the derailed coach. Over 200 people were rescued from both the trains. Photo: A.M. Faruqui
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When the last coaches of Kamayani Express were leaving the bridge, the Janata Express entered the bridge through another track. Both trains simultaneously derailed. Photo: A.M. Faruqui
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Police personnel look for victims in the Kamayani Express. Twenty-nine bodies were recovered, according to the Madhya Pradesh government. Photo: A.M. Faruqui
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A victim is being carried from the accident spot. A relief train was immediately rushed to the spot. Photo: A.M. Faruqui
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A passenger, who lost his relative in the mishap, breaks down. Photo: A.M. Faruqui
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NDRF team searches for bodies in the Machak river. Five coaches plunged into the river. Photo: A.M. Faruqui
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Survivors of the two derailed trains at Harda railway station. They were brought by a relief train. Photo: A.M. Faruqui