A practice accident occurred on the evening of October 11 after Bagmati Categorical (Practice No. 12578), operating from Mysuru to Darbhanga, derailed after colliding with a stationary items practice at Kavaraipettai railway station in Tiruvallur district, close to Chennai. The influence of the collision precipitated 12 coaches of the specific practice to derail, and a parcel van caught fireplace, which was later extinguished by fireplace and rescue groups.
As many as 19 passengers have been rushed to the hospital. The Nationwide Catastrophe Response Drive (NDRF) arrived promptly on the scene and spearheaded rescue efforts.
How Did the Accident Occur?
Based on preliminary studies from Southern Railway, the Bagmati Categorical was touring at 75 km/h when it was mistakenly diverted onto a loop line at Kavaraipettai, as an alternative of staying on the primary line as meant. The practice collided with the rear of a stationary items practice that was positioned on the loop line. The specific practice had acquired a inexperienced sign at Ponneri station, however the sudden change to the loop line precipitated a extreme jerk earlier than the collision occurred.
“Whereas getting into the Kavaraipettai station, the practice crew skilled heavy jerk and as an alternative of going into the primary line as per the sign given, the practice entered into the Loop/line@75kmp & hit the Items practice standing in loop line,” a Southern Railway press launch mentioned, as per PTI.
Railway officers are investigating the reason for the error that led the practice onto the mistaken monitor.
In the meantime, efforts to clear the particles and restore regular practice operations within the space are ongoing.
Reduction Operations Underway
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.Ok. Stalin expressed shock on the incident and mentioned he’s intently monitoring the continuing rescue and aid operations. “The federal government is engaged in swift aid and rescue actions,” he acknowledged, including that injured passengers are being handled at native hospitals. Stalin despatched Minister Avadi Nasar and high officers to the positioning to supervise the rescue efforts and make sure the protected onward journey of different passengers.
The Railway Board confirmed that, as of now, no fatalities have been reported. Dilip Kumar, Government Director of Data and Publicity on the Railway Board, launched a video message stating, “We acquired data of the collision at Kavarapettai station. Rescue and aid groups reached the accident web site instantly.” He added that the hearth from the parcel van had been extinguished, and that practice motion within the affected stretch has been quickly suspended.
The derailed coaches are presently being cleared from the tracks by fireplace and rescue personnel, whereas senior railway and authorities officers, docs, and ambulances stay on-site to help within the ongoing aid efforts. Most passengers have both been rescued or transported to close by hospitals.