ACCIDENT

Passenger train derails in Karnataka, no casualties

karn-train-derail-ani The incident took place between Khalgapur and Bhalki stations in Karnataka | ANI

Railways security concerns peak after the latest accident

One engine and four coaches of a Aurangabad-Hyderabad passenger train derailed in the wee hours of Friday between Khalgapur and Bhalki stations in Karnataka. 

A Railways spokesperson said there has been no injury to the passengers.

The incident took place on the Karnataka-Hyderabad border place, which comes under the Hyderabad railway zone.

According to initial reports, the Disaster Management, Senior Officers and General Manager are in action.

A high-level enquiry has been ordered by the General Manager and he will be reaching the spot soon. 

The train accident is the latest in a string of derailments that have occured across India. Early this month, eight coaches of the Rajya Rani Express derailed near Rampur in Uttar Pradesh while last month, at least 50 people were injured after the derailment of Mahakaushal Express, also in Uttar Pradesh.

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