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Train derails

GUWAHATI JAN. 20. An explosion triggered by extremists led to the derailment of the engine and five coaches of the 5960-down Dibrugarh-Howrah Kamrup Express in Assam's Karbi Anglong hill district today. However, no casualty has been reported so far.

The explosion, which occurred at about 1.40 a.m. between Diphu and Nailalung stations, led to the derailment of the engine, the parcel and luggage vans along with three other coaches.

UNI

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