According to World Health Organization (WHO) data, 14 Indian cities are among the world's 20 most polluted, with Dehli making no progress in tackling its pollution problem.
Dozens were also injured in the third train accident in weeks as India's creaking rail infrastructure buckles under pressure.
Rescue teams worked through the night with cranes and cutters to disentangle the train before police halted the search for missing people.
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