The death toll from a train derailment accident in northern India on Saturday has surged to 23 while at least 81 others were injured, according to officials.

Two of the coaches telescoped into each other, while four others toppled over after going off the track, said Arvind Kumar, a top official in Uttar Pradesh, the state where the derailment occurred.

Neeraj Sharma, a railway spokesman, said the incident took place near the small town of Khatauli.