A senior journalist from Tripura, Kamal Chowdhury, recounts the chaos and confusion on the ill-fated Sealdah-bound Kanchenjunga Express. He was traveling to Nadia district for a wedding with his family when the train suddenly lurched forward, causing panic and injuries. MSID 111066834 ‘In seconds, quiet compartment was filled with screams’.

The 24-year-old boy holds a B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Silchar.

The nearby Nirmaljote villagers rescued many people since the collision, estimated around 9:00 am. They sent the injured to the North Bengal Medical College for treatment.