Tamil Nadu Train Collision: Live Updates and Reactions
Two coaches of the express train caught fire, and some passengers are reportedly injured.
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A passenger train going from Mysore to Darbhanga collided with a stationary goods train at Kavaraippettai railway station in Tiruvallur district. The parcel van of the express train caught fire, and 19 passengers are reportedly injured. At least 12 coaches of the passenger train also derailed.
Latest Updates:
- Oct 12, 2024 11:23 (IST): Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Deputy CM, urges the centre to take concrete measures to stop train accidents.
- Oct 12, 2024 10:53 (IST): Inquiry will start next week, according to Anant Madhukar Chowdhary, Commissioner of Railway Safety.
- Oct 12, 2024 10:30 (IST): Rahul Gandhi criticizes the government and questions the lack of accountability after numerous train accidents.
- Oct 12, 2024 10:09 (IST): Sniffer dogs are deployed at the accident site.
Reactions:
Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Deputy CM:
“The centre should take steps to stop train accidents. They have become more frequent now.”
Rahul Gandhi:
“Despite many lives lost in numerous accidents, no lessons are learned. Accountability starts at the top. How many more families must be destroyed before this government wakes up?”
A.K. Antony, Former Defence Minister:
“This is a serious incident and needs a thorough investigation. The government should take responsibility and ensure safety of passengers.”
Reference:
NDTV, ANI, Southern Railway, Twitter
