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At least 21 people were feared dead when two passenger trains collided in the early morning hours of Wednesday near Mathura city in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh.The incident occurred when the New Delhi-bound Goa Express rammed into the rear of the stationary Mewar Express train near Mathura city. Due to the impact, the last carriage of the train which is also known as the Udaipur Express was completely damaged as the Goa Expressed crashed into it. Rescue officials used wielding machines and gas cutters to open carriage doors of the Udaipur Express, and help out trapped passengers. Meanwhile, police personnel rushed to the scene to oversee the rescue operation, but did not elaborate on the number of casualties, since the rescue operation was continuing. Injured passengers have been rushed to nearby hospitals.
