HYDERABAD: At least 2 people have been killed and several others injured in an early morning train accident in Andhra Pradesh.
The accident happened when Hampi Express collided with a stationary goods train in Penukonda at around 3am, according to TV reports.
According to initial reports coming in, Hampi Express overshot signal and hit the goods train. It was travelling from Hubli to Bangalore.
Two bogies of Hampi Express have derailed. Several people are still trapped inside the mangled bogies of the train.
Rescue operations are underway to take out the trapped passengers. Gas cutters are being used to cut the mangled coaches.
According to TV reports, the local administration and the railway authorities have confirmed two deaths as of now.
The toll is likely to rise.
The accident happened when Hampi Express collided with a stationary goods train in Penukonda at around 3am, according to TV reports.
According to initial reports coming in, Hampi Express overshot signal and hit the goods train. It was travelling from Hubli to Bangalore.
Two bogies of Hampi Express have derailed. Several people are still trapped inside the mangled bogies of the train.
Rescue operations are underway to take out the trapped passengers. Gas cutters are being used to cut the mangled coaches.
According to TV reports, the local administration and the railway authorities have confirmed two deaths as of now.
The toll is likely to rise.
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