9 killed, 30 injured as trains collide in Andhra Pradesh
Atleast nine persons were killed and around 30 injured when Bangalore-bound Hampi Express collided with a stationary goods train at Penneconda station of Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district early this morning.
'Nine persons have been killed and 30 others are injured when the train, travelling from Hubli to Bangalore, collided with a goods train at Penneconda station at around 3.15 AM,' a Railway spokesperson said.
The injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals.
Three bogies, one SLR and two ordinary second class coaches, were derailed due to the collision. One of the coaches also caught fire.
The fire has been brought under control and rescue and relief operations were going on, he said.
'The reason of the accident is yet to be ascertained but prima facie it seems that the driver of Hampi Express overshot the signal,' the spokesperson said, adding senior railway officials have rushed to the spot.
Railway Minister Mukul Roy, who is in Kolkata, is rushing to the spot.
Railway Board Member (Traffic) and Member (Mechanic) are also going to the accident site, Railway spokesperson saidPTI.
'Nine persons have been killed and 30 others are injured when the train, travelling from Hubli to Bangalore, collided with a goods train at Penneconda station at around 3.15 AM,' a Railway spokesperson said.
Three bogies, one SLR and two ordinary second class coaches, were derailed due to the collision. One of the coaches also caught fire.
The fire has been brought under control and rescue and relief operations were going on, he said.
'The reason of the accident is yet to be ascertained but prima facie it seems that the driver of Hampi Express overshot the signal,' the spokesperson said, adding senior railway officials have rushed to the spot.
Railway Minister Mukul Roy, who is in Kolkata, is rushing to the spot.
Railway Board Member (Traffic) and Member (Mechanic) are also going to the accident site, Railway spokesperson saidPTI.
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