Six dead as trains collide in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram

At least six people died and several others were injured after two trains collided in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district on Sunday night.

Palasa-Visakha Express en route from Visakhapatnam to Rayagada collided with a goods train in the Vizianagaram district.

According to the railway official, the local administration and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were informed and accident relief trains have reached the site.

విజయనగరం జిల్లా కంటకాపల్లి రైలు ప్రమాద ఘటనపై సీఎం తీవ్ర దిగ్భ్రాంతి వ్యక్తం చేశారు. వేగంగా సహాయక చర్యలు చేపట్టాలని, క్షతగాత్రులకు సత్వర వైద్య సేవలు అందేలా చూడాలని అధికారులను ఆదేశించారు. 1/2

— CMO Andhra Pradesh (@AndhraPradeshCM) October 29, 2023

Prime Minister Modi also spoke to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav regarding the train collision incident and took stock of the situation, a statement from the PMO said.

Rescue operations are underway. All passengers shifted. PM @narendramodi Ji reviewed the situation. Spoke to the CM of Andhra Pradesh, state govt and railway teams are working in close coordination.

— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) October 29, 2023

Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy has ordered the officials to take quick-relief measures and ensure that the injured get prompt medical services, a statement from the CM office said.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said all passengers are shifted.