At least six coaches were also derailed in the accident. The medical relief van and rescue team have started to move from Chennai Central: Southern Railway updating, reported ANI.
The train was on the Mysuru-Darbhanga route via Perambur when it collided with a stationary goods train at the Kavarappettai railway station near Thiruvallur.
Bagmanti Mysuru-Darbhanga train accident hotlines
Passengers in need of assistance can reach out to the following helplines at the Chennai Division:
- 044-2535-4151
- 044-2435-4995
For those closer to the accident, the following helplines are available:
- Samastipur: 06274-8102918840
- Danapur: 9031069105
A war room with a helpline has been also established at the Mysuru Control Room, which can be contacted at 9731143981; while a help desk has been set up at MYS railway station, with the number 0821-2422400.The 139 helpline is staffed by MYS divisional officers and personnel.