A passenger train collided with a stationary goods train near Penneconda in Andhra Pradesh early this morning.
A passenger train collided with a goods train near Penneconda in Andhra Pradesh.
The collision occurred at around 3 in the morning when the Hampi Express, travelling from Hubli to Bangalore, rammed a stationary goods train near near Penneconda.
As a result of the collision, two coaches of the Hampi Express derailed and caught fire.
Several people are still said to be trapped inside the damaged coaches.
The cause of accident has not yet been established, a railway spokesperson said.
Rescuers are now using metal cutters to get inside the bogies where the passengers are stuck. They fear finding more charred bodies near the entry and exit passage
The timely information helped the police reach the site quickly. However, the fire made it difficult for them to begin rescue efforts.
The engine and the first three coaches of the Hampi Express have been badly affected due to the collision.
The exact number of trapped people is not known yet, but efforts are on in full force to bring them out safely.
