Hyderabad: At least 9 passengers died and 32 others were severely injured in a train derailment incident that took place near Kantakapalli junction of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh.
The mishap happened when Rayagada passenger train went and hit a stationary passenger train that was waiting for signal on the track.
Due to the collision, four coaches of Rayagada passenger derailed leaving at least nine dead.
Teams of NDRF, medical and emergency, state rapid response have been immediately pressed into the service. Special rescue teams have been rushed to the spot from Vizag.