Eight coaches of Meerut-Lucknow Rajya Rani Express derailed near Rampur in Uttar Pradesh early morning at 8 AM  on Saturday leaving at least 10 passengers injured, railway officials said.The accident happened between Mundapandey and Rampur railway stations, Northern railway spokesperson Neeraj Sharma said.He said there was no casualty in the accident.The cause of derailment is  not known.

Railways announced Rs 50,000 as compensation to those injured in Rajya Rani Express derailment.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief and has announced compensation worth Rs 50,000 each for the severely injured and Rs 25,000 each for the injured.The chief minister has also instructed state cabinet minister Baldev Aulakh to extend all possible help to the injured.

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has also ordered an inquiry into the derailment saying that strict action would be taken against those found guilty. Prabhu further said he was personally monitoring the situation and has directed the senior officers to rush to the spot.