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
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