Bangalore-Ernakulam Express derailed near Hosur in Tamil Nadu, 9 dead
Hosur: At least 9 passengers were killed when four coaches and feared the engine of the Bangalore-Ernakulam Intercity Express derailed near Anekal Belagondapalli on the border of Karnataka-Tamil Nadu on Friday morning.Police said Anekal 10 bodies were recovered coaches of the train overturned and the toll is expected to climb as many passengers were still trapped in coaches.
They said more than 70 passengers were injured in the accident that occurred around 8:00.
The derailed coaches include two AC chair car and two non-AC chair car, railway sources said said.They the cause of the derailment was still to be determined.
Suresh Prabhu Minister of Railways said that he was personally following the accident and is in contact with the administration of the state and local levels.
"My colleague Sadanand Gowda rushed to the accident scene. I led rail panel chairman to evacuate all stranded passengers," Suresh Prabhu tweeted Friday.
"I express my condolences to all the unfortunate family members who lost their lives. I have asked officials to provide best possible medical care to the wounded, "said Suresh Prabhu.
Ambulances Tamil Nadu and Karnataka were transported to the accident spot.
Anil Saxena, Spokesperson, Indian Railways said: "A strike of Boulder is suspected that caused the train accident. Our agents are there and they are looking to the issue. The accident relief train was dispatched. We will not be able to confirm the number of victims that now. "
A passenger in the coach number D10 Cherian trip from Bangalore to Ernakulam said, "The train started at 6:30 am from the city of Bangalore and at 07.30 we realized that the trucks were tilting to the right. I fell berth . most people were asleep. when we escaped on the number of the D8 and D9 coach rocked maximum losses happened in D8. the police and ambulance reached after half an hour, or we could save more lives. About 11 coaches derailed. "
Bengaluru numbers help desk of the city are 080 223711
Thiruvananthapuram: 0471-2321205, 2321237, 09746769960
Ernakulam Junction: 0484-2100317, 0813699773, 09539336040
City Eranakulam: 0484-2398200
Thrissur: 04872424148, 2430060
9 killed mysteriously Train derails near Bangalore detais:
BIDARAGERE (Anekal Taluk): A mysterious derailment of eight coaches of the village Bangalore-Ernakulam Intercity Express near Bidaragere between Anekal Road and Hosur, killed nine people Friday morning. More than 40 people, including a Polish couple, suffered injuries. The place of the accident is about 40 km from Bangalore.
At 7:45, the passengers heard a loud noise. Coaches, two air-conditioned, had derailed. D9, a reserved session coach telescoped in D8. All the dead are reported to be D8. Many other coaches passengers were injured.
A preliminary investigation was not able to confirm the cause of the accident, the railway minister Suresh Prabhu said in the evening. The South Western Railway overspeed excluded as the reason.
More details are expected to emerge once the Commissioner of Railway Safety (Southern Circle) SK Mittal investigating.The accident could have been worse if had happened in the fields a few kilometers before. Mud walls on either side of the track coaches prevented from rolling.
Loco Pilot Fernandes told TOI: "After crossing the external junction near Carmelram Bidaragere, I reduced the speed by seeing a band S curve The engine had almost crossed the tape when I heard a loud noise when I looked out of my cab .. I was shocked to see that the fifth and sixth bogies had swung to the right. the train was running at 72 kmph, and it took us about 30 seconds to make the train stopped. I I have applied the emergency brakes. I felt a jerk and something terrible had happened achieved. Bogies crashed into each other. I jumped and called the flagman on a walkie-talkie asking him to alert the control room of the city. ''
Always chills, Honne Gowda, 50, a head constable RPF was on the train, told TOI: "It was too sudden, I was eating my breakfast in the car of the office when I heard a loud noise before the coach derailed and titled by law. "
"Coach D9 D8 wrapped portions, killing many people. I was sitting in the coach before moving for breakfast. Fortunately, the trench retaining wall served as coaches, prevent further damage," at- he said.
Krishnappa, 53, a farmer from the village Bidaragere, was among the first to rush instead. "We heard a great noise of our fields. People were screaming in fear when I approached the train. Little could be done before rescue teams arrived as a coach had merged into another and people were trapped, "he said.
Although rescue teams were alerts almost immediately, they could not reach the point in time because the place is about 40 km from Bangalore. In addition, the access roads leading to the site of the main road Anekal are bad.
"Emergency Arrangements were quickly engaged. An accident emergency medical van reached the point at 9:08. A second van, Erode, reached at 09:20," said the railways of South West.
Rescue operations began after 9:00. The last body was found around 14:30. The teams will return to the place on Saturday to clear the debris and make room for other trains.
Most of the injured were first taken to Anekal taluk hospital; some were then referred to larger hospitals. Ryzczak a Polish national, a graphic designer and her boyfriend Kamil suffered leg injuries.
The Minister of Railways announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the relatives of the dead, Rs 50,000 for those seriously injured and Rs 20,000 to those who suffered simple injuries.
Hosur: At least 9 passengers were killed when four coaches and feared the engine of the Bangalore-Ernakulam Intercity Express derailed near Anekal Belagondapalli on the border of Karnataka-Tamil Nadu on Friday morning.Police said Anekal 10 bodies were recovered coaches of the train overturned and the toll is expected to climb as many passengers were still trapped in coaches.
The derailed coaches include two AC chair car and two non-AC chair car, railway sources said said.They the cause of the derailment was still to be determined.
Suresh Prabhu Minister of Railways said that he was personally following the accident and is in contact with the administration of the state and local levels.
"My colleague Sadanand Gowda rushed to the accident scene. I led rail panel chairman to evacuate all stranded passengers," Suresh Prabhu tweeted Friday.
"I express my condolences to all the unfortunate family members who lost their lives. I have asked officials to provide best possible medical care to the wounded, "said Suresh Prabhu.
Ambulances Tamil Nadu and Karnataka were transported to the accident spot.
Anil Saxena, Spokesperson, Indian Railways said: "A strike of Boulder is suspected that caused the train accident. Our agents are there and they are looking to the issue. The accident relief train was dispatched. We will not be able to confirm the number of victims that now. "
A passenger in the coach number D10 Cherian trip from Bangalore to Ernakulam said, "The train started at 6:30 am from the city of Bangalore and at 07.30 we realized that the trucks were tilting to the right. I fell berth . most people were asleep. when we escaped on the number of the D8 and D9 coach rocked maximum losses happened in D8. the police and ambulance reached after half an hour, or we could save more lives. About 11 coaches derailed. "
Bengaluru numbers help desk of the city are 080 223711
Thiruvananthapuram: 0471-2321205, 2321237, 09746769960
Ernakulam Junction: 0484-2100317, 0813699773, 09539336040
City Eranakulam: 0484-2398200
Thrissur: 04872424148, 2430060
9 killed mysteriously Train derails near Bangalore detais:
BIDARAGERE (Anekal Taluk): A mysterious derailment of eight coaches of the village Bangalore-Ernakulam Intercity Express near Bidaragere between Anekal Road and Hosur, killed nine people Friday morning. More than 40 people, including a Polish couple, suffered injuries. The place of the accident is about 40 km from Bangalore.
At 7:45, the passengers heard a loud noise. Coaches, two air-conditioned, had derailed. D9, a reserved session coach telescoped in D8. All the dead are reported to be D8. Many other coaches passengers were injured.
A preliminary investigation was not able to confirm the cause of the accident, the railway minister Suresh Prabhu said in the evening. The South Western Railway overspeed excluded as the reason.
More details are expected to emerge once the Commissioner of Railway Safety (Southern Circle) SK Mittal investigating.The accident could have been worse if had happened in the fields a few kilometers before. Mud walls on either side of the track coaches prevented from rolling.
Loco Pilot Fernandes told TOI: "After crossing the external junction near Carmelram Bidaragere, I reduced the speed by seeing a band S curve The engine had almost crossed the tape when I heard a loud noise when I looked out of my cab .. I was shocked to see that the fifth and sixth bogies had swung to the right. the train was running at 72 kmph, and it took us about 30 seconds to make the train stopped. I I have applied the emergency brakes. I felt a jerk and something terrible had happened achieved. Bogies crashed into each other. I jumped and called the flagman on a walkie-talkie asking him to alert the control room of the city. ''
Always chills, Honne Gowda, 50, a head constable RPF was on the train, told TOI: "It was too sudden, I was eating my breakfast in the car of the office when I heard a loud noise before the coach derailed and titled by law. "
"Coach D9 D8 wrapped portions, killing many people. I was sitting in the coach before moving for breakfast. Fortunately, the trench retaining wall served as coaches, prevent further damage," at- he said.
Krishnappa, 53, a farmer from the village Bidaragere, was among the first to rush instead. "We heard a great noise of our fields. People were screaming in fear when I approached the train. Little could be done before rescue teams arrived as a coach had merged into another and people were trapped, "he said.
Although rescue teams were alerts almost immediately, they could not reach the point in time because the place is about 40 km from Bangalore. In addition, the access roads leading to the site of the main road Anekal are bad.
"Emergency Arrangements were quickly engaged. An accident emergency medical van reached the point at 9:08. A second van, Erode, reached at 09:20," said the railways of South West.
Rescue operations began after 9:00. The last body was found around 14:30. The teams will return to the place on Saturday to clear the debris and make room for other trains.
Most of the injured were first taken to Anekal taluk hospital; some were then referred to larger hospitals. Ryzczak a Polish national, a graphic designer and her boyfriend Kamil suffered leg injuries.
The Minister of Railways announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the relatives of the dead, Rs 50,000 for those seriously injured and Rs 20,000 to those who suffered simple injuries.
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