Kanchanjunga Express collision, Rangapani (2024): Deaths and Ex Gratia Relief
A goods train ran into the rear of the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express; the Railway Board said the goods train crew disregarded the signal.
What happened
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Place | Darjeeling, West Bengal |
| Kind | Accident: Rail accident |
| Deaths | 10 |
| Injured | Not on record |
Ex gratia relief announced
| Paying government | Per death | Injury relief | Sanctioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Railways (Centre) | Rs 10 lakh | Grievous injury: Rs 2.5 lakh; Minor injury: Rs 50,000 | Rs 1.00 crore |
| Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (Centre) | Rs 2 lakh | Injured: Rs 50,000 | Rs 0.20 crore |
Total sanctioned: Rs 1.20 crore. Reported as paid: No payment figure has been made public yet.
Sources
Other relief records in West Bengal
Disaster and accident relief register · SDRF and NDRF relief norms
Sanctioned amount = announced rate x reported victims. Injury relief is counted only where the number of injured is on record. Payments by companies and parties are not included.