2023 Andhra Pradesh train collision | |
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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 |
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]
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]