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Thirteen coaches of the Vasco Da Gama-Patna express derailed near Manikpur railway station in Uttar Pradesh. At least three people were dead and nine left injured. The Patna-bound Vasco Da Gama Express (12741) derailed at 4:18 am, soon after leaving platform number 2 of the Manikpur railway station in Chitrakoot district, about 250 km from Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the family members of those killed in a train derailment in Chitrakoot district. Adityanath has also declared Rs 50,000 for each of the seriously injured and Rs 25,000 for those who suffered minor injuries. (PTI Photo)
According to ADG (Law and Order), Anand Kumar, prima facie it appears that fractured railway track is the cause of accident as per local assessment. (ANI Photo) 
In the aftermath of the derailment, movement of trains was disrupted on the Patna-Allahabad route. (ANI Photo) 
Providing a breakup of the derailed coaches, North Central Railway PRO Amit Malviya said, the coaches which jumped off the rails were coaches numbered S3-S11, two general coaches and two extra coaches. (ANI Photo) 
The railway ministry has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the kin of those dead and Rs 1 lakh for those who suffered grievous injuries. (ANI Photo)
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