Train derails in Mathura; 1 killed, six injured

Mathura: One person was killed while six others were injured Wednesday when two coaches of a Mathura bound train derailed here between Maura and Goverdhan stations.

The last two coaches of Alwar Mathura Passenger train derailed and were dragged for about one km before the train came to a halt, according to Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Agra.

30-year-old Bhura, a native of Kotwai area here, died while six others were injured in the accident.

Senior civil and railway officials have reached the spot and efforts to put the coaches back on the track were on when the last report came in.