HIGHLIGHTS | Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express rams into stationary goods train near Chennai; all passengers rescued
Tiruvallur Collector T Prabhushankar said that about 19 passengers were injured in the collision on Friday night
CHENNAI: Passengers on board Mysuru - Darbhanga Express (train no 12578) had a close shave on Friday night after the train rammed into a stationary goods train on the loop line at Kavarapettai station near Tiruvallur.
A higher official said 19 persons were injured of whom 3 sustained severe wounds and were admitted to Stanley GH.
Dilip Kumar, Executive Director, Information and Publicity of the Railway Board, said in a video message that passengers were being moved by EMU trains to Chennai Central railway station, and that a fresh train has been readied at Chennai to take them further to Darbhanga/other destinations.
Railway statement: 12-13 coaches have derailed
Railway statement: All trains in the section, both up and down, closed for now.
Railway statement: Doctors, ambulances, medical relief van and rescue team rushed to the scene.
Railway statement: After the Darbabgah Express train Passed Ponneri station around 8.27 pm, it was given green signal to run through at next station Kavaraipettai via the mainline.
Railway statement: While entering Kavaraipettai station, the crew experienced heavy jerk and instead of going into the main line as per the signal given, the train entered into the loop line at 75 km per hour and hit the goods train standing in loop line.
Accident similar to Balasore, Railway sources tell DT Next.
Accident similar to Balasore, Railway sources tell DT Next.
A Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Service officer told DT Next that two coaches of the Express train caught fire. But it was doused, the officer added.
Initial reports said AC coaches caught fire in the collision. But Railway sources said it was the parcel coach that caught on fire.
The brake van of the goods train prevented this from being a major tragedy, Railway sources tell DT Next.
If the stationary train were an empty passenger train or a goods train with a decoupled brake van, it would have resulted in a major mishap.
Railway statement: Most of the passengers have been rescued. They have either been released or moved to hospitals as needed.
Railway statement: Train crew safe.
Railway statement: Train crew safe.
A Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Service officer told DT Next that two coaches of the Express train caught fire. But it was doused, the officer added.
Six injured passengers were rescued by firemen, who were assisted by the general public in the rescue operations, said TNFRS sources.
TNFRS personnel from Gummidipoondi, SIPCOT and Ponneri rush to the scene to assist in rescue operations.
More than 100 personnel from Avadi city police have been deployed to assist the rescue operations.
Chief Minister MK Stalin instructs Tiruvallur district administration and Southern Railway officials to expedite the rescue and relief operations.
Chief Minister MK Stalin instructs Chief Secretary N Muruganandam and other senior officials to rush to the spot.
Chief Minister MK Stalin instructs Minister SM Nasar from Tiruvallur district to rush to the spot and monitor the rescue operations.
About 15 passengers hospitalised so far. Those who suffered severe injuries moved to Government Stanley Medical College Hospital in Chennai.
Railway statement: Rescued passengers being taken to MGR Chennai Central Railway Station by an EMU.
Railway statement: Another train readied at MGR Chennai Central Railway Station to take rescued passengers to Darbhanga and other destinations along the way; food and water arranged for passengers.
Railway statement: Train diversions announced due to Mysuru - Darbhanga Bagmati Express accident near Chennai
Railway statement: Train diversions announced due to Mysuru - Darbhanga Bagmati Express accident near Chennai
Three patients admitted to Government Stanley Medical College Hospital in Chennai, TN Health Department sources tell DT Next.
Railway statement: Following trains have been diverted:-
Train No 13351 Dhanbad – Alappuzha that left Dhanbad at 11.35 am on October 10 is diverted to run via Renigunta – Melapalayam – Katpadi,duly skipping stoppages at Nayudupetta, Sulurupettah, Dr MGR Chennai Central and Arakkonam.
Train No 02122 Jabalpur – Madurai Superfast Special that left Jabalpur at 4.25 pm on October 10 is diverted to run via Renigunta, Melapalayam – Chengalpattu, duly skipping stoppages at Chennai Egmore and Tambaram.
Passengers near the derailed coaches after an express train rammed into a stationary train, at Kavarapettai in Tiruvallur
Two patients moved to Ponneri GH.
An official from 108 ambulance service on duty at the spot tells DT Next that the number of injured people is likely to go up.
Passengers still caught in derailed compartment, ambulance crew on the spot tells DT Next
Exact number of injured passengers yet to be known, ambulance crew on the spot tells DT Next.
Operations to rescue passengers trapped in derailed coached still going on, ambulance crew tells DT Next.
Around 20 ambulances and emergency staff are stationed at the accident spot to assist the rescue operations, sources tell DT Next.
Five injured, including three male and two female passengers, sustain fractures; moved to hospitals: Sources to DT Next.
All passengers on board Bagamati Express have been rescued, says Tiruvallur Collector T Prabhushankar.
Tiruvallur Collector T Prabhushankar: The rescue operations were done so fast due to the swift action of the police.
Tiruvallur Collector T Prabhushankar: Arrangements have been made to accommodate around 900 passengers in three community halls in the locality
Tiruvallur Collector T Prabhushankar: About 19 passengers injured.
All patients rushed to Government Stanley Medical College Hospital with serious injuries are stable: Tamil Nadu Health Department officials tell DT Next.
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin met the injured patients at the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital.
Railway statement: Relief and Restoration work at the accident spot is going on in full swing.
Diversion of trains due to train collision
Due to train accident of Train No 12578 Mysuru – Darbhanga Bagmati Express at Kavaraipettai in Chennai Division at around 8.30 pm on Friday, the following trains are diverted, said a Southern Railway statement.
Train No 12509 SMVT Bengaluru – Guwahati Express leaving SMVT Bengaluru at 11.40 pm on Friday will run via diverted route of Melpakkam, Renigunta, duly skipping stoppages at Arakkonam and Perambur.
Train No 12551 SMVT Bengaluru – Kamakhya AC Express scheduled to leave at 08.50 am on Saturday will run via diverted route of Melpakkam, Renigunta, duly skipping stoppage at Perambur.
Train No 12295 SMVT Bengaluru – Danapur Sanghamitra Express leaving SMVT Bengaluru at 09.15 am on Saturday will run via diverted route of Melpakkam, Renigunta, duly skipping stoppages at Arakkonam and Perambur, added the statement.
Health Department sources to DT Next: Two more patients are being brought to Government Stanley Medical College Hospital. No deaths reported so far.
Reacting to the train mishap, Chief Minister MK Stalin in a post on social media platform X said, "I was shocked when I learned about the train accident at Kavarapettai in Tiruvallur. As soon as I received information, I ordered minister S M Nasar and the district collector among the officials to rush to the accident spot immediately. The government is engaging swifty in rescue and assistance. Injured persons are being rushed to the hospital immediately. A separate team is working to arrange food and make transport arrangements to ensure the return of other passengers to their places. Fire and Rescue Services personnel are engaged in removal of the train coaches."
He added that he is continuously monitoring the rescue operations at the train mishap site.
Three persons injured in the train mishap have been admitted to Stanley GH. Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered to speed up rescue operations. He has instructed to provide accommodation to those who cannot travel at the moment. Arrangements are also being made to send the train passengers to their hometowns by specially arranged vehicles," Deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin told the media after visiting the train passengers at the hospital.
Three persons injured in the train mishap have been admitted to Stanley GH. Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered to speed up rescue operations. He has instructed to provide accommodation to those who cannot travel at the moment. Arrangements are also being made to send the train passengers to their hometowns by specially arranged vehicles," Deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin told the media after visiting the train passengers at the hospital.