Sabarmati Express 'Derails' in Jaisalmer Mock Drill: 14 'Injured' Rescued

• A joint mock drill was conducted at Jaisalmer Railway Station involving NDRF, Railways, and district administration.
• The scenario simulated the derailment of the Sabarmati Express with overturned coaches and 'injured' passengers.
• Rescue teams, including SDRF, Police, Fire Brigade, and medical teams, swiftly responded to the 'accident'.
• 14 'injured' passengers were safely evacuated from the coaches and transported to a 'hospital' in a two-hour operation.
• The drill aimed to test disaster management preparedness, inter-departmental coordination, and decision-making for real emergencies.

Why It Matters: A mock drill at Jaisalmer Railway Station simulated a Sabarmati Express derailment to test disaster preparedness.