Andhra Train Accident: The death toll in the Andhra train collision has risen to 14, and rescue operations are underway in Vizianagaram district.
“Rescue operations continue in Vizianagaram district. As per the data, 14 casualties are there and 50 people have been injured…” Railways said.
On Sunday night, a few coaches derailed after the Visakhapatnam-Ragada passenger train hit a Visakhapatnam-Ragada train travelling on the same route in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district. As per the authorities, three coaches were involved in the accident. Waltair Division Railway manager Saurabh Prasad while giving an update on the train accident said, “In the middle line we had two passenger trains which were running…The rear train came and overshot the signal as a result of which we had around five coaches, three of the front train and two of the rear train which have derailed…”
Here, Check the Top Updates From the Andhra Train Accident:
– Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will reach the Vizianagaram train accident site today, the chief minister’s office informed.
– “Anguished by the news of several deaths and injuries in the train accident in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, yesterday. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of all those who are injured. I request Congress workers of the region to provide all possible assistance to the administration in relief and rescue work,” posted Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.
– Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday said he was “deeply distressed” by the train collision in Andhra Pradesh’s coming just months after the tragic Balsore train accident and asked the Union Government to “enhance train safety measures” and “ensure the safety of passengers.”
– As many as 12 trains have been cancelled, 15 diverted while 7 others have been partially cancelled after two trains collided in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram. Bus arrangements for passengers are made so that they are not trapped in the area.
