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Last Updated: Wednesday, 16 June, 2004, 15:43 GMT 16:43 UK
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In pictures: India train crash
wreckage of train with coaches leaning vertically against bridge over the river valley
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The Matsyagandha Express was travelling towards Bombay early on Wednesday morning when the accident happened.
rescuers and survivors throng around upended coaches
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Eleven of the coaches derailed, leaving some upended...
one of the 11 derailed coaches with windows shattered dangles from the bridge parapet
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and others dangling from the bridge over the river.
Debris was strewn either side of the rail track
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Rescuers came from nearby villages, too late for 14 passengers who died...
Impromptu facilities were set up in the aftermath of the crash
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but ready to help those who survived the force of the impact.
One of the coaches which buckled under the stresses of the crash
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TV relays were soon set up showing the extent of India's latest rail tragedy.


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