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Six train coaches derail in Khagaria in Bihar; 1 dead, 21 injured Six train coaches derail in Khagaria in Bihar; 1 dead, 21 injured Six coaches of the Amritsar- -AmrapaIi Express derailed on 7th october 2009 in Khagaria in Bihar, killing one and injuring at least 21. The accident occurred at around 11.45 pm on Wednesday (7th october 2009) night after the Amritsar-Katihar Amrapali Express crossed Parasha section of the East Central Railway (ECR) and was on its way to Katihar, additional director general of police (headquarters) Neelamani said. A passenger, identified as Puran Singh, 18, died on the spot, he added.

The 21 injured passengers have been admitted to nearby hospitals. The condition of three of them, including a woman with head injuries, is stated to be critical. Five passenger trains were cancelled and 16 long-distance trains were diverted through Barauni and Katihar.