India: Officials responding to train derailment near Dibolong station in Assam State late Oct. 17

Emergency crews are responding to a train derailment near Dibolong train station in Assam State late Oct. 17. Preliminary information suggests the incident occurred after a train from Agartala, Tripura State, to Mumbai, Maharashtra, went off the tracks near Dibolong train station in Assam. Some casualties are likely. Related train disruptions are occurring in the surrounding region. The nature of the derailment remains unclear; officials are likely to provide updates over the coming hours.

Passenger and freight train service cancellations and delays are likely. Heightened security and localized traffic disruptions are likely near the derailment site until clearance operations end. Associated lingering disruptions are possible.