Sat Oct 12 04:04:52 UTC 2024: ## Train Collision in Tamil Nadu: Several Injured, Two Coaches Catch Fire
**Chennai, October 11, 2024:** A major train accident occurred in Tamil Nadu on Friday night, leaving several passengers injured and raising concerns about the safety of rail travel. The Mysuru-Darbhanga Express collided with a stationary goods train near the Kavarapettai railway station in Tiruvallur district.
The impact of the collision derailed 12-13 coaches of the express train and ignited a fire in two of its compartments. Rescue teams and ambulances were immediately deployed to the site, and the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals. The extent of the injuries and the total number of casualties are still being assessed.
Initial reports suggest that a track malfunction might have caused the accident. The express train reportedly entered a loop line and collided with the stationary goods train. The incident occurred between Ponneri and Kavarapettai stations on the Chennai-Guddu section.
“The rescue operation is underway,” said Tiruvallur District Collector T Prabhushankar. “The exact extent of the damage and casualties is yet to be determined.”
The accident triggered panic among passengers and railway officials. Eyewitnesses described the collision as severe. Following the incident, train services in both directions have been suspended. A help desk has been established at Darbhanga Railway Station for relatives of passengers who were travelling on the Mysuru-Darbhanga Express.
The South Western Railway CPRO confirmed that all injured passengers have been transported to hospitals for treatment.
The accident highlights the urgent need for improved safety measures on India’s railway network. Investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the collision and prevent future accidents.
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