A train accident occurred near the Kavari Pet railway station in the Tiruvallur district of Chennai when an express train en route to Andhra Pradesh collided with a stationary goods train. The incident resulted in three coaches of the express train catching fire, and reports indicate that several individuals sustained injuries. The train involved in the collision has been identified as the Bhagmati Express, which operates between Mysuru and Darbhanga.
Preliminary investigations reveal that the accident occurred as the express train, traveling at high speed, struck the goods train from behind. This collision led to the derailing of 12 coaches. Fortunately, there were no reported fatalities. Further details regarding the circumstances of the accident are still pending.
In response to the incident, railway authorities have diverted trains on this route to prevent additional complications. Railway officials and rescue teams have promptly arrived at the scene to conduct relief operations. The Chennai railway division has established special helpline numbers—04425354151 and 04424354995—for inquiries and assistance.
At approximately 8:27 PM, the train, having crossed Ponnayari station, received a green signal to proceed onto the main line at Kavari Pet station. However, train staff reported experiencing a severe jolt as the train entered the station. Subsequent investigations confirmed that the train, intended for the main line, inadvertently entered the loop line and collided with the stationary goods train. To ensure passenger safety, senior officials in the Tiruvallur district are making arrangements for buses and providing drinking water to assist passengers from the Bhagmati Express.