A passenger train going from Mysore to Darbhanga collided with a stationary goods train at Kavaraippettai railway station in Tiruvallur district, near Chennai. The parcel van of the express train caught fire and 19 passengers are reportedly injured. At least 12 coaches of the passenger train have also derailed.
Here are the Updates on Tamil Nadu Train Accident:
In Pics: Inspection At Tamil Nadu Train Accident Site
"Centre Should Take Steps To Stop Train Accidents":Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Deputy CM
As the restoration and rescue operation following the Tamil Nadu train accident is underway, the political blame game has started. Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Deputy CM urged the centre to take concrete measures to put an end to train accidents. "Union Government should take steps to stop train accidents. They have become more frequent now," he said."
Inquiry Will Start Next Week: A M Chowdhary, Commissioner Of Railway Safety
"I have come here to investigate. I have to first check the site, take statements from various people and then come to a conclusion," said Anant Madhukar Chowdhary, Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) while speaking to the media. The inquiry in Tamil Nadu train accident will start next week, he added.
"No Lessons Learned. Accountability Starts At The Top": Rahul Gandhi On Tamil Nadu Train Accident
"The Mysuru-Darbhanga train accident mirrors the horrific Balasore accident—a passenger train colliding with a stationary goods train," wrote Rahul Gandhi on X (formerly Twitter). Raising questions to the government, he said, "Despite many lives lost in numerous accidents, no lessons are learned. Accountability starts at the top. How many more families must be destroyed before this government wakes up?"
Sniffer Dogs Deployed At Tamil Nadu Train Accident Site
Railway Safety Commissioner Inspects Tamil Nadu Train Accident Site
Train Accident: Injured Passengers Admitted To Emergency Department Of Government Stanley Medical College Hospital
Visuals from outside the Emergency Department of the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital, Chennai where people injured in the collision between train 12578 Mysuru-Darbhanga Express and a goods train are admitted. 19 passengers were injured, with 4 of them suffering severe injuris.
Tami Nadu Train Accident: Bagmati Express Collides With Goods Train
Tamil Nadu Train Accident: 12 Coaches Derail, 19 Injured, Probe Underway
A passenger train, travelling at 75 kmph, hit a stationary goods train on Friday, at Kavaraippettai railway station in Tiruvallur district, near Chennai, at around 8:30 pm. The train entered a loop line instead of the main line, following which at least 12 coaches derailed, leaving 19 passengers injured, railway officials said. A parcel van also caught fire.
Tamil Nadu Train Accident: Rainfall Affects Restoration Works At Kavaraippettai Accident Spot
Tamil Nadu Train Accident: Several Trains Diverted And Rescheduled
A Special Train Departed From Dr MGR Chennai Central Railway Station
Past midnight, stranded passengers were transported through MTC buses to Dr MGR Chennai Central railway station. Early in the morning, at 4:45 am, a special train departed from Dr MGR Chennai Central, taking the stranded passengers to their destination. Passengers were provided with food and water.
Southern Railway sets up a help desk at Dr. MGR Chennai Central Railway Station
Restoration work underway at Ponneri- Kavarappettai railway stations
Trains Collide In Tamil Nadu: Drone visuals from Chennai-Guddur section between Ponneri- Kavarappettai railway stations
12-13 coaches of Mysuru-Darbhanga Express were derailed after it collided with a goods train.
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Meets Injured Passsengers
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin met the injured passengers who are being treated at the Chennai government hospital.
Stranded Passengers Are Being Transported Through Buses, Says Southern Railway
Stranded passengers are being transported through MTC buses to Dr MGR Chennai Central, the Southern Railway said.
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live: Probe Ordered Into Tamil Nadu Train Accident
According to sources, the railway has ordered an inquiry into the Tamil Nadu train accident by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) and has also formed a committee to conduct the probe.
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Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live: Pics From The Accident Site
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Four passengers of the Bhagmati superfast express suffered minor injuries in the accident.
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All the passengers of the Bhagmati superfast express are being taken to Chennai Central. They will be sent to their respective destinations through another train and will be given free snaks and refreshments.
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Takes Stock Of The Situation
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is monitoring the situation after Tamil Nadu train accident from the railway war room in Delhi. He has also spoked to the railway officials and instructed them to ensure the safe transportation of all passengers to their respective destinations.
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live: Train Movement Hit Due To Collision
The train collision in Tamil Nadu has hampered the movement of three trains- Tiruchirappalli-Howrah Express, Ernakulam-Tatanagar Express, and Kakinada-Dhanbad Special Express. The routes of these trains might be diverted.
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The engine of the passenger train, which was coming at a speed of 75 km per hour, was derailed and fire broke out in parcel van of the express tarin.
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The injured passengers have been sent to hospitals for treament. At least twelve coaches of the passenger train derailed in the accident.
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live: NDRF Teams Have Reached The Site
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live: Helpline Numbers Have Been Issued
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Ambulances and doctors have reached the accident site. Most passengers have been rescued from the train. Arrangements are being to send passengers to their respective destinations through other means.
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According to sources, the crew experienced a heavy jerk as the train entered a loop line and collided with the stationary goods train at 8:30 pm.
The General Manager of Southern Railway, the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Chennai Division, and other senior officials are heading to the accident site.
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live: Visuals From The Accident Site
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Passengers being rescued after express train collides with goods train in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live: Visuals from the spot
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According to sources, two AC coaches of the express train have caught fire.
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The express train and goods train collided in Tamil Nadu's Triuvallur district. Rescue teams have been rushed to the accident site.
