Heartbreaking Collision in Tamil Nadu: Two Trains Crash, 12 Coaches Derailed, Many Injured
In a significant rail mishap in Tamil Nadu, a passenger train traveling from Mysore to Darbhanga collided with a stationary goods train in the Triuvallur district. The impact resulted in at least twelve coaches of the passenger train derailing, and the parcel van of the express catching fire, leading to minor injuries among four passengers.
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin visited the injured passengers at a Chennai government hospital, while swift rescue operations were launched under orders from Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. The Southern Railway has arranged MTC buses to transport stranded passengers to Chennai Central, enabling their onward journeys.
An investigation has been initiated by the Commissioner of Railway Safety, with a dedicated committee probing the incident. In light of the collision, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is overseeing the response from the railway war room in Delhi, ensuring the safe transport of all passengers.
The accident disrupted train services, notably impacting the Tiruchirappalli-Howrah Express, Ernakulam-Tatanagar Express, and Kakinada-Dhanbad Special Express, with potential route diversions. Emergency response efforts are underway, with NDRF teams and medical personnel at the site, and helpline numbers have been provided for assistance.
Visuals from the scene reveal the passenger train’s engine derailed and the fire spread to two AC coaches. Reports indicate the crew encountered a severe jolt as the train entered a loop line at approximately 8:30 PM, leading to the collision. Senior railway officials, including the Southern Railway General Manager, are en route to the site to supervise rescue and recovery efforts.
This incident highlights the urgent need for enhanced rail safety and prompt emergency responses to minimize casualties and disruptions.
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