Mysuru-Darbhanga Express Express train was travelling at 90km/h when it collided with goods train: What we know so far | India News

Mysore to Darbhanga Bhagmati Express on Friday collided with a stationary goods train near Kavaraipettai railway station in Tamil Nadu. Few coaches were derailed, and a fire broke out in coaches of the express train.
Rescue operations by local authorities are currently underway. Further details regarding the extent of the damage and casualties are still awaited.
This is what we know so far:

  • Two compartments caught fire in the collision and four A/C compartments were derailed.
  • Rescue teams, ambulances on way to spot
  • No casualties reported yet
  • After crossing the Ponneri signal, the train collided with the goods train
  • The collision caused a heavy jerk, leading to the derailment
  • The train was reportedly travelling at around 90 km/hr before it switched lines that may have resulted in the crash
  • Both UP and DOWN train movements have been stopped