A Howrah-Mumbai passenger train derailed in the early hours of Tuesday, causing minor injuries to at least five to six people. The incident took place around 3:43 am near Jharkhand’s Charadharpur division, between Rajkharswan West Outer and Barabamboo.

All the injured passengers have been given first aid, officials said.

According to initial information, 18 coaches of the train were derailed – of which 16 were passenger coaches, one power car and one pantry car, reported PTI.

Railway officials said that the incident occurred after a goods train coming from the opposite side derailed and impacted the passenger train passing by from the opposite side.

The incident is not being termed major as of now by the Railways.

Further investigation is underway.

Helpline numbers in Maharashtra have been issued – Mumbai helpline: 022-22694040; Nagpur helpline number: 7757912790; Bhusawal helpline number: 08799982712.

Meanwhile, all the passengers are being taken to Chakradharpur by bus.