CHENNAI: A train from Chennai to Madurai derailed at the Madurai railway station on Thursday.

According to a Thanthi TV report, the wheel slipped from the track causing the train to be derailed.

The railway department officials are working hard to repair the derailed train, reports added.

As today is celebrated as Deepavali, the number of passengers were less and a mishap was avoided.

One wheel of the Second Class, Luggage, Guard cum Physically Challenged (LSLRD) coach, positioned next to the engine on Train No. 20601 Chennai Central – Bodinayakkanur Express, derailed while shunting as the train was departing from Madurai Junction Platform No. 5 toward Bodinayakkanur.

Inputs from ANI