A rear collision occurred at Kavarapettai station in Tamil Nadu involving Train No. 12578 (Mysuru to Darbhanga Express) at approximately 20:30 hrs on Friday. The express train, traveling north, collided with a stationary goods train parked on the tracks, leading to the derailment of six coaches.
While no fatalities have been reported, several passengers have sustained injuries. Authorities have assured that medical assistance and rescue teams are en route from Chennai Central, expected to arrive shortly to assist the injured and restore normal operations.
Relief measures are underway, and passengers are being attended to on-site. Emergency helplines have been activated for concerned families: 04425354151 and 04424354995.
The incident has caused disruption to train services in the region, and an inquiry has been launched to determine the cause of the collision.
Stay tuned for further updates.
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