IN PHOTOS: At least 13 dead in Andhra train accident, rescue operations underway

The death toll in the train collision in Andhra Pradesh has risen to 13 as rescue operations continue in Vizianagaram district. See pics (Photo/PTI)

Updated On: 2023-10-30 10:32 AM IST

Compiled by : Anagha Sawant

A passenger train going from Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam to Rayagada derailed, in Vizianagaram district (Pic/PTI)

So far, 13 people have died, out of whom 7 have already been identified and the process of identifying bodies is underway

The authorities arranged buses and trains for the stranded passengers. More than 18 trains have been cancelled and 22 trains have been diverted

"Our two ART (Accident Relief Train) teams are working there and all the staff from Sambalpur headquarter division are working there and we are trying to clear the track by 4 p.m. in the evening," Biswajit Sahu, CPRO, East Coast Railway, said

A few coaches derailed after the Visakhapatnam-Ragada passenger train hit a Visakhapatnam-Ragada train travelling on the same route in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district on Sunday

CM Reddy ordered to take immediate relief measures

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