Howrah to New Delhi Poorva Express derails near Kanpur, 8 injured

Six people suffered minor injuries, while the other two had grievous injuries and were admitted to Hallet Hospital in Kanpur, said a railways spokesperson.

The railways has given Rs 25,000 each to the two seriously injured passengers, and Rs 5,000 each to those with minor injuries, said the spokesperson.

The rest of the passengers were sent to their destination in a special train, said Malviya.

The railways has given Rs 25,000 each to the two seriously injured passengers, and Rs 5,000 each to those with minor injuries, said the spokesperson.

Meanwhile, the derailment affected other trains. As many as 31 trains were diverted and 13 others cancelled, he said.