Train accident in Tamil Nadu's Kavarapettai: 10 people injured
At least six coaches were derailed in the accident, and rescue teams are rushing to the accident spot
According to local reports, a fire also broke out soon after the collision. Picture: Twitter/X
An Express train rammed into a stationary train at Kavarapettai near Chennai in Tamil Nadu, leaving at least 10 people injured, Agency reports said.
The Bagmati Express train, after crossing Ponneri station at 8:30 pm, collided with a goods train. Kavarapettai, which is close to Ponneri, is near Chennai in Tiruvallur district.
Six coaches derailed and there were no casualties and a few passengers were injured. A medical relief van and a rescue team had departed from Chennai central.
Though police said a fire broke out quickly near a coach, railway officials did not confirm it. Rescue teams and ambulances have rushed to the spot, police added.
(With Agency inputs)