In an unexpected incident, four wagons of a goods train derailed near Kantabanji station in the Sambalpur Division of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Friday night, officials reported. The derailment, which occurred around 10:50 PM, caused a temporary disruption of train movement on both tracks.

Senior railway officials promptly arrived at the scene to assess the situation and begin the investigation. Despite the significant disruption to rail services, there were no injuries reported. The prompt response of the railway team ensured that services were restored by 7 AM on Saturday, minimizing further inconvenience to passengers and freight operations.

The cause of the derailment is currently under investigation, and more details are expected to be released as the inquiry progresses. The railway authorities are working diligently to ensure the safety and efficiency of rail operations in the region.