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Mysuru-Darbhanga Express Express train was traveling at a speed of 90 kmph when it collided with a freight train: What we know so far | India News – Times of India
Rescue operations by local authorities are currently underway. We are still awaiting further details about the extent of the damage and the number of victims.
Here’s what we know so far:
- Two compartments caught fire after the
collision and four air-conditioned compartments derailed - Rescue teams and ambulances are on their way to the scene of the accident
- No casualties have been reported so far
- After passing the Ponneri signal, the train collided with a
goods train - The impact caused a severe shock, resulting in a derailment
- The train was reportedly traveling at a speed of about 90 km/h before switching tracks, which may have contributed to the crash
- Train traffic in both directions was stopped after the accident