Vasco Da Gama-Patna Express derails near Uttar Pradesh's Banda, 3 dead; compensation announced

The incident that took place near UP's Banda left another eight people injured.

LUCKNOW: Three people died on Friday after 13 coaches of the Vasco Da Gama-Patna Express derailed in Uttar Pradesh.

The incident that took place near UP's Banda left another seven people injured.

2 dead and 8 injured in Vasco De Gama Patna express train accident near UP’s Banda pic.twitter.com/czKOweWz8e — ANI (@ANI) November 24, 2017

PRO of Indian Railways, Anil Saxena said, "We have set up helpline numbers, rescue and relief operations are underway,"

Following the mishap, the Ministry of Railways, meanwhile, announced Rs 5 lakhs compensation for the kin of those who died in the train accident.

The ministry also declared Rs 1 lakh for the ones who are grievously injured and Rs 50,000 for those who suffered minor injuries.