As numerous as 19 guests were wounded after the Mysuru-Darbhanga Express train rammed a products train at Kavaraippettai Railway Station near Tamil Nadu’s Chennai on Friday night, authorities stated, reported information firm ANI.
The case took place around 8:30 pm on the Chennai-Gudur area in between Ponneri and Kavaraippettai train terminals under Chennai department of South Western train, bring about derailment of 12 trainers of the guest train.
Relief and rescue initiatives are underway, and all guests have actually been left, an elderly train authorities stated, reported ANI.
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A neighborhood citizen, Lokesh, that existed at the scene, informed ANI, “The exact location is Kavaraippettai. A passenger train collided with a stationary goods train. We, local residents, came to assist in the rescue, and officials are also present.”
According to Tiruvallur authorities, the Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express (Train No12578), taking a trip by means of Perambur, rammed a fixed products train at Kavaraippettai Railway Station near Thiruvallur, reported ANI.
T Prabhushankar, District Collector of Tiruvallur, informed ANI, “The passenger train collided with a goods train. There were around 1,360 passengers on board. We reached the spot immediately after receiving information. Chief Minister MK Stalin has instructed us to ensure that the rescue operation proceeds without delay. Following his orders, we made sure all passengers were safely evacuated.”
He included, “There were no casualties. 19 people were injured, with four of them had severe injuries. They were taken to hospital and all are currently stable. We are focusing on the well-being of the rescued passengers. Cooked food has been arranged on the CM`s orders,” reported ANI.
“We have also arranged transportation for those passengers wishing to continue their journey to Chennai,” he included.
The Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of South Western Railway stated in a declaration that 12-13 trainers had actually hindered.
“So far, no casualties are reported. All injured passengers are moved to nearby hospitals for further treatment. Train movement in both direction is closed,” the CPRO included, reported ANI.
Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information & & Publicity (ED/IP) at the Railway Board, verified the mishap entailing the 12578 Bagmati Express, which ranges from Mysuru to Darbhanga.
“Relief and rescue operations began immediately. All passengers have been evacuated from the Mysuru-Darbhanga Express train. No casualties or severe injuries have been reported. The railways is making special arrangements to transport all passengers to their destinations. Throughout the journey, the railways will ensure the safety and provision of food for the passengers,” Kumar stated while speaking with ANI.
(With inputs from ANI)
