In a shocking incident, a train carrying passengers from Howrah, India to New Delhi derailed on July 10, 2011 causing death of around 66 people.

Regarded as the worst train accident of the year, the Howrah-Kalka Mail derailment occurred near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, due to the sudden use of the emergency brake. The 15-coach mail started with over 1,115 people on board.

The shaken passengers tried to escape by breaking the glass windows of the 3 AC tier coaches of the train. Rescue operations were conducted involving over 200 policemen and coaches were being cut using gas cutters.

The Indian Army also deployed soldiers to the site and rescue trains and National Disaster Relief Force specialized team also rushed to the spot to offer their assistance to the shocked travelers.

Take a look at the images of the Howrah-Kalka Mail derailment below:

Horrifying train accident in India leaves 66 dead and over 250 injured.
People search through the mangled carriages of a train which derailed near Fatehpur, about 80km (50 miles) southwest of Kanpur in the state of Uttar Pradesh, July 10, 2011. Reuters.
Horrifying train accident in India leaves 66 dead and over 250 injured.
People search through the mangled carriages of a train which derailed near Fatehpur, about 80km (50 miles) southwest of Kanpur in the state of Uttar Pradesh, July 10, 2011. Reuters.
Horrifying train accident in India leaves 66 dead and over 250 injured.
People watch as rescue personnel search for survivors through the mangled carriages of a train which derailed near Fatehpur, about 80km (50 miles) southwest of Kanpur in the state of Uttar Pradesh, July 10, 2011. Reuters.
Horrifying train accident in India leaves 66 dead and over 250 injured.
People gather around the mangled carriages of a train which derailed near Fatehpur, about 80km (50 miles) southwest of Kanpur in the state of Uttar Pradesh, July 10, 2011. Reuters.
Horrifying train accident in India leaves 66 dead and over 250 injured.
People search through the mangled carriages of a train which derailed near Fatehpur, about 80km (50 miles) southwest of Kanpur in the state of Uttar Pradesh, July 10, 2011. Reuters.
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