Atleast nine persons were killed and around 30
injured when Bangalore-bound Hampi Express collided with a stationary
goods train at Penneconda station of Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district
early this morning. 'Nine persons have been killed and 30 others are injured when the train,
travelling from Hubli to Bangalore, collided with a goods train at
Penneconda station at around 3.15 AM,' a Railway spokesperson said. The injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals.
Three bogies, one SLR and two ordinary second class coaches, were
derailed due to the collision. One of the coaches also caught fire. The fire has been brought under control and rescue and relief operations were going on, he said. 'The reason of the accident is yet to be ascertained but prima facie it
seems that the driver of Hampi Express overshot the signal,' the
spokesperson said, adding senior railway officials have rushed to the
spot. Railway Minister Mukul Roy, who is in Kolkata, is rushing to the spot. Railway Board Member (Traffic) and Member (Mechanic) are also going to the accident site, Railway spokesperson said PTI.
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