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A major railway accident was averted on Friday as a freight train carrying limestone derailed near the Upper Market area of Biramitrapur in Sundargarh district. The mishap occurred while the train was heading towards Biramitrapur railway station from Chuna Bhata.

According to preliminary reports, the train was loaded with dolomite stones of BSL Company and suddenly went off-track, resulting in the derailment of 11 wagons.

The incident took place in a semi-residential area near the Upper Market zone, raising concerns over public safety. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries or loss of life.

Preliminary reports suggest ...