Fire breaks out after express train rams into stationary train at Kavaraipettai near Chennai
The Hindu
Several people are feared to be injured after an express train, Rain No. 12578 Mysuru-Darbhanga Express, rammed into a stationary train at Kavarapettai near Chennai in Tamil Nadu on October 11, 2024. A fire broke out after the collision, police said.
An express train rammed into the rear of a stationery goods train at Kavaraipettai in Chennai Division on Friday (October 11, 2024) night.
According to railway sources, the impact of the collision was so severe that a parcel van went up in flames and some coaches derailed.
Train No 12578 Mysuru-Dharbhanga Express crossed the signal cleared for main line but entered the loop line and collided with the goods train, the sources said.
At least 13 coaches have derailed with no casualties reported as of now. Some passengers were injured, and have been moved to nearby hospitals. Train services on the up and down line have been affected. Railway officials have made alternative arrangements to transport the passengers.
They would soon announce details of diversions of other trains.
Senior police and railway officials were rushing to the spot.
Video footage shared in social media groups by eyewitnesses showed chaotic scenes at the accident site.
Continuous rainfall in Visakhapatnam due to active depression, causing erosion and uprooting trees, with highest rainfall in Srikakulam.
The Sengulam tank near the famous Karuppasamy Temple on the Combai Road in Theni district has been given a facelift in a big way
Karnataka State Women's Commission urges high-level inquiry into BJP MLC C T Ravi's derogatory remarks against Minister.
Series adaptation of One Hundred Years of Solitude explores Márquez's iconic novel with stunning visuals and powerful performances.
The Greater Chennai City Traffic Police (GCTP) will implement traffic diversions near Madhya Kailash Junction on Rajiv Gandhi Salai on a trial basis from Sunday (December 22, 2024), owing to the ongoing bridge construction work at the junction.
DoNER Minister Scindia, Governors, Chief Ministers, and officials discuss development roadmap for North Eastern Region at NEC plenary session.
WHO and Rwandan government declare Marburg fever outbreak over in Rwanda after no new cases, highlighting continued vigilance.
Sachin Tendulkar praises Sushila Meena’s ‘smooth, effortless’ bowling; Zaheer Khan echoes admiration
Sachin Tendulkar praises young bowler Sushila Meena's Zaheer Khan-like action, sparking social media buzz and admiration.
Kerala's Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan addresses speculations on support from community organizations and prospects for Chief Minister.
Google proposed a loosening of its agreements with Apple and others to set Google as the default search engine on new devices.
Jacobite-Orthodox conflict at Malankara Church festival leads to police intervention in Kerala, sparking tensions and arrests.