Bhubaneswar: A goods train reportedly moved ahead even though at least eight wagons got decoupled on Titlagarh-Sambalpur rail line near Gunjitara level crossing in Bolangir district of Odisha today.

The incident took place at around 4.30 pm when the coal-laden train was on its way from Bhubaneswar to Titlagarh, sources said.

The engine and remaining wagons of the goods train moved ahead even though eight wagons got detached near the level crossing under Sambalpur division of East Coast Railway (ECoR). The detached wagons moved backward to some distance, sources added.

The railway staff deployed at the level crossing informed the incident to their higher-ups. The level crossing remained shut for around two hours due to the mishap.