Fri Oct 11 17:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Passenger Train Derails in Tamil Nadu After Collision with Goods Train

**Chennai, Tamil Nadu** – A passenger train traveling from Mysore to Darbhanga derailed in Tamil Nadu after colliding with a stationary goods train. The incident occurred near Ponneri-Kavarappettai railway stations, approximately 46 km from Chennai, on the Chennai-Guddur section.

The impact of the collision resulted in the derailment of at least 12 coaches of the Mysore-Darbhanga Express, and the parcel van of the passenger train caught fire. Reports indicate that several passengers sustained injuries.

Emergency services have been dispatched to the scene, including medical relief vans and rescue teams. Authorities have set up helpline numbers for concerned individuals:

* Chennai Division: 04425354151, 04424354995
* Samastipur: 06274 8102918840
* Darbhanga: 06272 8210335395
* Danapur: 9031069105
* Deen Dayal Upadhyay: …

The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.

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