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Flooded Mahalaxmi Express train: Over 1,000 passengers rescued in Maharashtra | PHOTOS
Mahalaxmi Express train got stuck due to flooding of the tracks and left over 1,000 people stranded near Vagani in Thane district of Maharashtra. Central Railway (CR) officials, after rescue operation, said that all the passengers, including nine pregnant women, were rescued by 3 pm.
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Mahalaxmi Express train marooned in floodwaters in Badlapur, in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.
Photo Credit : Indian Navy/Associated Press
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Passengers being rescued from the marooned Mahalaxmi Express train in Badlapur.
Photo Credit : Indian Navy/Associated Press
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Rescuers on Saturday safely evacuated all Mahalaxmi Express passengers after the train got stuck in monsoon floodwaters between two stations near Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Photo Credit : Indian Navy/Associated Press
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Coordinated efforts of NDRF, Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, Indian Railways and local administration helped the stranded Mahalaxmi Express passengers.
Photo Credit : IANS
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Several boats were used for the rescue operation, while 37 doctors, including a gynecologist, were deployed at the site.
Photo Credit : ANI
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The Thane Disaster Rescue Force (TDRF) was sent with 20 trained jawans and a Quick Response Vehicle to Badlapur to help the NDRF in the rescue operations.
Photo Credit : Thane Municipal Corporation
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Passengers of Mahalaxmi Express train, marooned in floodwaters, walk with their belongings after being rescued in Badlapur.
Photo Credit : Associated Press
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Rescued passengers from Mahalaxmi Express left for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) via a special train.
