Sixteen coaches of a goods train fell from a bridge after it derailed near Anuppur in Madhya Pradesh. The train, carrying coal, was coming from Korba in Chhattisgarh.
According to preliminary reports, the railway track situated on the bridge over the Alan River had developed cracks due to which several coaches of the train fell in the shallow river below, officials said.
No casualties have been reported till now and rescue operations are on, officials added.
A video from the incident showed several of the damaged coaches lying below while some, still attached, were seen hanging from the bridge. Tons of coal could also be seen spilled on the bridge and in the water below.
The train was on its way to Katni in Madhya Pradesh.
Rail traffic movement remains unaffected. Further details are awaited.
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