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Train Collision in Tamil Nadu Injures 19

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-12T10:33:34.262044+05:30

- **19 people injured** after a passenger train collided with a stationary goods train in Tamil Nadu. - **No casualties** reported; injuries are not life-threatening. - Incident occurred at **Kavarapettai**, 40 km from Chennai, around 8:30 PM. - **12 coaches derailed**; investigation into the error underway. - **Rescue operations** completed; all 1,360 passengers evacuated safely. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-railways-train-collision-passenger-train-rams-into-goods-train-near-chennai-19-injured-101728693577766.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/12-coaches-derailed-in-tamil-nadu-train-accident-101728671937002.html), [News 18](https://www.news18.com/india/latest-tamil-nadu-train-collision-raises-concerns-over-rail-safety-a-look-at-major-mishaps-in-recent-years-9083536.html)

19 people injured after a passenger train collided with a stationary goods train in Tamil Nadu.
No casualties reported; injuries are not life-threatening.
Incident occurred at Kavarapettai, 40 km from Chennai, around 8:30 PM.
12 coaches derailed; investigation into the error underway.
Rescue operations completed; all 1,360 passengers evacuated safely.

Source: Hindustan Times, Hindustan Times, News 18

5mo ago

ZestyDonut

Stealth5mo

Train driver must have slept. There should be a mandatory auto pilot feature on trains!

JazzyNarwhal

Stealth5mo

Afaik they do have. Train drivers don't do much.. it's not like driving Car..

Source: Daughter of a Loco-Pilot

ZestyDonut

Stealth5mo

Then what caused the crash?

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