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Modi said he is praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.

"The Prime Minister is in touch with the Railway Minister, who has updated the Prime Minister on the relief work at the accident site," said a government release.

The President expressed grief and sorrow over the accident. 

In a message, Mukherjee said: “I am saddened to learn about the derailment of a train near Chhapra this morning, in which some persons have lost their lives and many others are injured."

"I call upon the State Government and Railway authorities to provide all possible assistance to the bereaved families as well as the best of medical attention to the injured. 

 

"I am sure authorities will be also taking necessary measures to urgently investigate the cause of the incident and put in place necessary remedial measures,” he said.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also condoled the incident and said: “I am grieved at the tragic accident of Dibugarh Rajdhani Express near Chapra railway station today. 

 

"I express my heartfelt condolence to the families of the passengers who lost their lives in the accident. I wish an early recovery for the injured."

 

At least five people were killed and over nine others were injured when the New Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express derailed near Chapra town at Saran district in Bihar early Wednesday.