2023 Andhra Pradesh train collision
Accident
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]
| 2023 Andhra Pradesh train collision | |
|---|---|
 The railway station of Vizianagaram district | |
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| 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 |
Incident change
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
- ↑ "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.
