25 February 2012

2 dead in Andhra train mishap

In Andhra Pradesh, two drivers of Tirupati-Machilipatnam Express died on the spot in an accident in Chittoor District on Friday. The accident occurred when the train hit a tractor trolley at an unmanned level crossing near Srikalahasthi. One bogie of the train along with the Loco also derailed. South Central Railway officials said all the passengers were safe and a relief and medical van reached the accident site. Several trains on the Renigunta-Gudur section are running late due to the accident and few passenger trains have been cancelled.