2023 Andhra Pradesh train collision
| 2023 Andhra Pradesh train collision | |
|---|---|
 The railway station of Vizianagaram district | |
 | |
| Details | |
| Date | 29 October 2023 |
| Location | Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Line | Howrah–Chennai main line |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Incident type | Signal passed at danger |
| Cause | Human error |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 2 |
| Deaths | 14[1] |
| Injured | 50 |
On 29 October 2023, two passenger trains collided with each other killing at least 14 passengers who were inside while around 50 others were injured.[2]
Incident[change | change source]
At around 7 pm IST, The Vishakhapatnam-Palasa express train has stopped around Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh due to a break in an overhead cable when another train that was going from Vizag to Rayagada, Odisha crashed into it from behind. According to Indian railway officials, the crew of Vizag-Rayagada train has missed the red signal.[3] At least 14 people were killed and around 50 others were injured.[4]
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References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Andhra Pradesh Train Accident News Live: 47 trains cancelled due to train accident in AP; passengers stranded". The Times of India. 30 October 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ↑ Sharma, Nonika, ed. (30 October 2023). "Train Accident Highlights: 14 Killed, 50 Injured As 2 Trains Collide In Andhra". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ↑ Mishra, Twesh (30 October 2023). "Official: No signal tampering in Andhra train accident, loco pilot jumped red signal". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ↑ "Train crash in India kills 14 people". Al Jazeera. 30 October 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
