Rescue missions are still ongoing in the Indian state as rescuers try their level best to save as many lives after the Patna-Indore passenger train derailed early Sunday morning, which ended up killing over 100 people and injuring several others.

According to the Morning Journal, a total of 150 individuals have been injured during the incident with 40 needing intensive care. However, the numbers are expected to rise as one portion of the train that has been badly damaged is yet to be accessed by the rescuers.

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Investigations on the cause of the incident, which occurred at 3:00 a.m., are still ongoing.

According to CNN news, one witness by the name Shresh who had been traveling with his colleague to Lucknow explained that he was among the earliest to have left the scene in a good condition. He could not even believe the horrific scene that he saw.

"This accident has shaken me for life," Shresh said. "I did not want to step on the bodies so we took the other door. But by the time we deboarded all I could see were either dead people or children crying for their parents."

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the families that had been affected through his Twitter handle.

"Anguished beyond words on the loss of lives due to the derailing of the Patna-Indore express. My thoughts are with the bereaved family," the Indian leader wrote.

Rescue missions are still ongoing as they try to ensure that everyone is safe while trying to assess the amount of damage done.

The railway system in India is among the largest globally, employing a total of 1.3 million people. It is, however, the most outdated system of transport that has contributed to most accidents.

The government has been put on the spot for a long while over its failure to update the railway system. This led to the launch of a Twitter account for complaints or comments.

Prime Minister Modi has, however, pledged a total of $137 billion for the upgrading of the railway sector in India's transport system. 

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