In a scene straight out of a movie (but without the hero landing), a train derailment in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district left everyone shaken (literally). The Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express thought it was on the right track… but oops, nope! It collided with a stationary goods train. Here’s the scoop on the drama:
What Went Down?
- Picture this: the express train speeding along at 75 km/h, only to crash into a stationary goods train just chilling on the tracks.
- 12 coaches went flying (not literally, but close), injuring 19 passengers. Thankfully, no one met the grim reaper. 🙌
- The accident happened near Kavaraippettai Railway Station, where the goods train was parked on a loop line. Guess the loop wasn’t so loopy after all.
How Did This Happen?
- Southern Railway’s RN Singh gave us the tea—there was a “signal and route mismatch”. Classic, right? 🚦🤦♂️
- The passenger train was supposed to glide on the main line, but plot twist: it veered off to the loop line where the goods train was chillin’.
- Even though the signal gave the green light, the train decided to switch tracks like a rebellious teenager. Cue: BAM! 💥
Rescue Mission: Go!
- Passengers felt a massive jolt, and chaos ensued, but rescue teams were on it like butter on toast. 🧑🚒
- A Railway Safety Commissioner has been sent in to Sherlock Holmes this situation and figure out how everything went so wrong. 🔍
- Meanwhile, 18 trains were like, “Yeah, not today,” and were either cancelled or diverted. Passengers? Bused and trained to safety. 🚍🚄
Chief Minister’s Take
- Tamil Nadu’s MK Stalin is all over it, expressing shock and making sure rescue ops were on fleek. ⚡
Final Stop 🛑
This derailment is another wake-up call for tightening up railway safety. For now, the focus is on making sure everyone gets back on their way without any more surprise detours. Let’s hope the train tracks behave themselves from here on out. 😅