The death toll in the Andhra Pradesh train collision incident has increased to nine after three more bodies were recovered. East Coast Railway official said that the relief and rescue operations are underway in Vizianagaram district. Around 30 people are said to be injured in the accident after a few coaches of Visakhapatnam-Ragada train derailed following being hit by the Visakhapatnam-Ragada passenger train travelling on the same route in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district last evening.
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 and the rescue operation is underway. “The exact number of injuries is yet to be known. The rescue and restoration process is underway,” said the East Central Railway CPRO.
#UPDATE | There was a rear collision between the Visakhapatnam-Palasa passenger train and the Visakhapatnam-Ragada passenger train. 3 coaches were involved in the accident and 10 injured. Rescue operations are underway, Local administration and NDRF were informed for assistance… https://t.co/foBoTg0FRp
— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2023
#WATCH | Andhra Pradesh train accident | Visuals of rescue operations
6 people died and 18 injured in the Andhra Pradesh train accident: Deepika, SP, Vizianagaram pic.twitter.com/5iHHzI1UWQ
— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2023
“There was an overshoot of train 08532 Visakhapatnam-Palasa Passenger with 08504 Visakhapatnam-Rayagada Passenger, where 3 coaches were involved and about 10 persons were injured,” a South Coast Railway zone official said.
Andhra Pradesh Train Accident: Railway Ministry Issues Helpline Numbers
Helpline No. at Visakhapatnam Rly Stn regarding Train derailment between Alamanda and Kantakapalle rly section.
BSNL
08912746330
08912744619
Airtel
8106053051
8106053052
BSNL
8500041670
8500041671
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) October 29, 2023
Please contact the helpline Number regarding Train Accident near Kantakapalle
Srikakulam Station
Railway phone :-
0891- 2885911
0891- 2885912
0891- 2885913
0891- 2885914BSNL number:-
08942286245
08942286213
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) October 29, 2023
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to discuss and assess the situation following the train derailment that occurred between the Alamanda and Kantakapalle section in Andhra Pradesh. The PM has also declared a Rs. 2 lakh ex-gratia from the PMNRF for the families of those who lost their lives in the train derailment. Those injured will receive Rs. 50,000 as compensation.
The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased due to the train derailment between Alamanda and Kantakapalle section. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000. https://t.co/K9c2cRsePG
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 29, 2023
Ashwini Vaishnaw also announced the ex-gratia compensation of 10 lakh in case of fatalities, Rs. 2 lakh for severe injuries, and Rs. 50,000 for minor injuries.
