Bagmati Express (12578) going from Mysore to Darbhanga collided with a goods train near Kavarapettai station in Tamil Nadu. Many people are feared injured in this accident.

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CPRO South Western Railway said that train number 12578 Mysore-Darbhanga Express collided with a freight train from behind at Kavarappettai railway station in Chennai-Gudur section between Ponneri-Kavarappettai railway stations (46 km from Chennai) of Chennai division at around 8.30 am. A total of 12-13 coaches have derailed. There is no report of any casualty so far. All the injured passengers have been taken to nearby hospitals for further treatment. Movement of trains in both directions is closed.

According to the information, Mysore-Darbhanga Express has derailed near Kavarapettai railway station of Chennai division, 6 coaches derailed from the train engine, no casualties, some people are injured. At the same time, after this accident, medical relief van and rescue team were dispatched from Chennai Central. GM Southern Railway DRM Chennai Division and senior officials are going to the spot.

Helpline number in Chennai Division
04425354151
04424354995

According to the Railway Police, due to the collision, the parcel van parked next to the engine caught fire, which was extinguished by the fire brigade. At present, many vehicles of Tamil Nadu Police and ambulance have reached the spot.

Several coaches of the train derailed after the accident
According to the Railway Police, at least two coaches of Bagmati Express have derailed after this accident, at present relief and rescue work is going on at the spot. According to the information, all the passengers including the guard and driver are safe.

Helpline numbers released after rail accident

After this incident, helpline numbers have been issued for passengers and their families. Family members can call 04425354151, 04424354995 to get information related to the incident. Railway officials have started investigating the incident.