Balasore, Jan 23: A freight train derailed on the fourth line near Rupsa Railway Station in Balasore district on Friday, shortly after unloading goods. The incident occurred under the South Eastern Railway (SER) zone, disrupting normal rail operations.

In response to the derailment, senior railway officials swiftly arrived at the site and began track repair and restoration efforts to resume train services. While the exact cause of the derailment remains unclear, an inquiry will likely be conducted to determine the reason behind the accident.

As of the latest reports, repair work is ongoing at full speed to restore the affected track and ensure the resumption of rail services as soon as possible.