Tamil Nadu Train Accident: Mysore-Darbhanga Express Derails, Fire Engulfs Coaches
On Friday, five coaches of the Mysore-Darbhanga Bagmati Express derailed after colliding with a stationary goods train near Kavarapettai in Chennai. Fortunately, no immediate casualties were reported, but injuries are suspected as several coaches, including three AC compartments, caught fire.
Oct 11, 2024, 23:27 IST
On Friday, five coaches of the Mysore-Darbhanga Bagmati Express derailed after colliding with a stationary goods train near Kavarapettai in Chennai. Fortunately, no immediate casualties were reported, but injuries are suspected as several coaches, including three AC compartments, caught fire.
Dramatic rescue efforts ensued, with passengers being evacuated by local residents and emergency responders. Nearby hospitals are on high alert, and Southern Railway officials have confirmed no serious injuries yet. The cause of the accident is under investigation, and more details are expected soon.
तमिलनाडु में बड़ा ट्रेन हादसा हो गया. मैसूर-दरभंगा एक्सप्रेस मालगाड़ी से टकरा गई.
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Dramatic rescue efforts ensued, with passengers being evacuated by local residents and emergency responders. Nearby hospitals are on high alert, and Southern Railway officials have confirmed no serious injuries yet. The cause of the accident is under investigation, and more details are expected soon.
