- October 12, 2024
Updates: 2 Trains Collide In Tamil Nadu, 12 Coaches Derailed, Passengers Injured
Live: Twelve coaches of the passenger train have derailed
A passenger train going from Mysore to Darbhanga has collided with a stationary goods train in 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 collision:
Tamil Nadu Train Accident: 12 Coaches Derail, 19 Injured, Probe UnderwayA 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.
#WATCH | Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu: Rainfall affects restoration works at Kavarapettai accident spot where train no. 12578 Mysuru-Darbhanga Express had a rear collision with a goods train, last evening. 19 people were injured in the accident.
Railway officials say that it will… pic.twitter.com/3Eg1Nu0ILd
– ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2024
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.
Stranded passengers of Train No. 12578 Mysuru – Darbhanga Bagmati Express were provided with food and water
A Special Train Departed from Dr. MGR Chennai Central at 04:45 hrs on 12.10.2024 to reach their destination #SouthernRailwaypic.twitter.com/h5lUKQOn3D
– Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) October 12, 2024
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Restoration work underway at Ponneri- Kavarappettai railway stations (46 km from Chennai) of Chennai Division where 12-13 coaches of Mysuru-Darbhanga Express were derailed after it collided with a goods train, yesterday evening.
No casualties have been… pic.twitter.com/rm3FRjATrB
– ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2024
12-13 coaches of Mysuru-Darbhanga Express were derailed after it collided with a goods train.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: 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, yesterday evening.
12-13 coaches of… pic.twitter.com/QnKmyiSVY7
– ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2024
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin met the injured passengers who are being treated at the Chennai government hospital.
திருவள்ளூர் மாவட்டம் கவரப்பேட்டை அருகே பாக்மதி விரைவு ரயில் சரக்கு ரயிலுடன் மோதிய விபத்தை அறிந்து அதிர்ச்சியுற்றோம். இந்த விபத்தையடுத்து, மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர் @mkstalin அவர்களின் உத்தரவின் பேரில் முழு வீச்சில் மீட்புப்பணிகள் நடைபெற்று வருகின்றன.
ரயில் விபத்தில் காயமுற்று,… pic.twitter.com/MSdkrkU6HG
– Udhay (@Udhaystalin) October 11, 2024
Stranded passengers are being transported through MTC buses to Dr MGR Chennai Central, the Southern Railway said.
Stranded passengers are being transported through MTC buses to Dr MGR #Chennai Central#SouthernRailwaypic.twitter.com/AXFYuADgC8
– Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) October 11, 2024
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.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: 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.
12-13 coaches of Mysuru-Darbhanga Express… pic.twitter.com/IgXvH7rZQC
– ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2024
Four passengers of the Bhagmati superfast express suffered minor injuries in the accident.
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live:
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.
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live:
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.
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live:
The injured passengers have been sent to hospitals for treament. At least twelve coaches of the passenger train derailed in the accident.
🔴 #BREAKING | Tamil Nadu Train Accident: 12578 Mysore-Darbhanga Bagmati Express collides with the goods train
Helpline Numbers ⤵️
Chennai Division: 04425354151, 04424354995
Samastipur: 06274 8102918840
Darbhanga: 06272 8210335395
Danapur: 9031069105
Deen Dayal Upadhyay:…– NDTV (@ndtv) October 11, 2024
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live:
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.
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.
#WATCH | Six coaches of Train No.12578 (MYS-DBG) Mysore to Darbhanga were derailed after it collided with a goods train at around 20.30 hours. No causalities were reported. A few people were injured. The medical relief van and rescue team have started to move from Chennai… https://t.co/X9nIQ6uk3Upic.twitter.com/LPqfeXsF68
– ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2024
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live:
According to sources, two AC coaches of the express train have caught fire.
Tamil Nadu Train Collision Live:
The express train and goods train collided in Tamil Nadu’s Triuvallur district. Rescue teams have been rushed to the accident site.
