
Tamil Nadu derailment: 19 injured in Darbhanga Bagmati Express collision with goods train, 13 coaches jump track
An express train collided with a stationary goods train near Chennai on Friday evening, injuring at least 19 people and causing derailment of 13 coaches due to the impact of the crash, officials said. Two coaches caught fire in the mishap.
The accident involving the Darbhanga Bagmati Express and the goods train occurred at Tamil Nadu's Kavaraipettai railway station, near Chennai.
"Rear end collision at KAVARAIPPETTAI Railway Station around 20.30 hrs today in Chennai -Gudur section involving Train No.12578 Mysuru – Darbhanga Bagmati Express and a Goods train," the Ministry of Railway posted on X.
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— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) October 11, 2024
A rear collision occurred at Kavarapettai involving Train No. 12578 (MYS-DBG) around 20:30 hrs.
The express train collided with a stationary goods train, resulting in six coaches derailing.
There are no fatalities, though some passengers sustained injuries.… https://t.co/dgJPcZ4dFL pic.twitter.com/DAvPx8pxah
According to media reports, under the impact of the collision, a fire broke out in two compartments, and at least 13 coaches derailed.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Latest drone visuals from Chennai-Guddur section between Ponneri- Kavarappettai railway stations (46 km from Chennai) of Chennai Division where Train no. 12578 Mysuru-Darbhanga Express had a rear collision with a goods train, last evening.
— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2024
12-13 coaches… pic.twitter.com/F7kp7bgLdV
"The stranded passengers of the Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express were transferred to another special train on Saturday morning to continue their journey. The injured people have been hospitalised," an India Today report said.
An NDTV report quoting Tiruvallur District Collector Dr T Prabhushankar said 1,360 passengers were on board.
"19 of the passengers are reported to be injured, and of them, four suffered severe injuries. They were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital," he said. No death was reported so far.
Both national and state disaster response force (NDRF and SDRF) teams and ambulances rushed to the spot.
According to media reports, the crew of the express train experienced a jerk as it entered the loop line.
It was then the Mysore-Darbhanga Bagmati Express collided with a goods train that was stabled there.
Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi slammed the government for one more railway accident.
"The Mysuru-Darbhanga train accident mirrors the horrific Balasore accident—a passenger train colliding with a stationary goods train. 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?" he posted on X.
The Mysuru-Darbhanga train accident mirrors the horrific Balasore accident—a passenger train colliding with a stationary goods train.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 12, 2024
Despite many lives lost in numerous accidents, no lessons are learned. Accountability starts at the top. How many more families must be… https://t.co/ggCGlgCXOE
Helpline Numbers:
Chennai Division
044 25354151
044 24354995
Samastipur
06274-81029188
Darbhanga
06272-8210335395
Deendayal Upadhyay Junction
7525039558
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