Train Collision in Andhra Pradesh Claims 6 Lives, Leaves 18 Injured

NewsBharati    30-Oct-2023 02:03:14 AM
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On Sunday, a Rayagada-bound train collided with a Palasa passenger train from behind near Alamanda Railway station, killing 6 and injuring 18 passengers.
 

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Following the incident, one coach of Palasa passengers allegedly leaped onto the main line, where it was hit by a cargo train traveling on the same route.
However, no official information about the casualty has been released. Official sources have yet to clarify the cause of the accident.
 
 
 
 
According to reports, local police have initiated a rescue and relief mission. Waltair Divisional Railway Manager Saurabh Prasad, as well as other East Coast Railway authorities, have hurried to the accident site.
The local government and the NDRF have been notified for help and ambulance service, and an accident relief train has arrived at the scene, according to railway officials.
 
The event involving the Kantakapalli train in Vizianagaram district has shocked the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He directed officials to conduct immediate relief efforts and ensure that the injured receive urgent medical attention.
 
 
 
"The Chief Minister has advised that as many ambulances as possible be dispatched from the neighbouring districts of Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli, and that all necessary arrangements be made to provide medical treatment in nearby hospitals." Details on the event should be provided to him on a regular basis," CMO Andhra Pradesh tweeted.
 
"Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav phoned CM Shri YS Jagan and explained the steps being taken to help the victims of the train accident."
 
 
 
 
Rs 10 lakhs for the dead and Rs 2 lakhs for the seriously injured
In case of death of other states Rs. 2 lakh each and Rs 50,000 for those seriously injured", CMO Andhra Pradesh further tweeted.
 
 
 
Since, this is a developing story, more details are awaited.

Vizianagaram district NDRF Alamanda Railway station AP Odisha