Vizianagaram, Odisha, October 29, 2023 – In a shocking incident today, a passenger train en route from Visakhapatnam to Rayagada, Odisha, derailed in the Vizianagaram district. The mishap occurred when two trains, the 08532 Visakhapatnam-Palasa passenger and the 08504 Visakhapatnam-Rayagada, overshot their designated tracks at Kanatakapalli on the Visakhapatnam-Vizianagaram railway line.
The derailment led to the involvement of three coaches, leaving around 10 passengers injured and in need of immediate medical attention. In response to the crisis, Divisional Railway Manager Saurabh Prasad swiftly reached the site, coordinating and overseeing the ongoing rescue efforts.
Rescue operations are in full swing, with multiple agencies working collaboratively to ensure the safety and well-being of the passengers affected by this unfortunate incident. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been deployed to assist with rescue efforts, while ambulances and accident relief trains are on the scene, ready to provide medical assistance and aid to those in need.
The local authorities, railway personnel, and emergency responders are working tirelessly to restore order and assist the injured passengers. Passengers and their families are encouraged to remain patient while the rescue and relief operations continue.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of ensuring the safety and maintenance of railway infrastructure to prevent such accidents in the future. An investigation will undoubtedly follow to determine the exact causes of this derailment and to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Our thoughts are with the injured passengers, and we hope for their swift recovery. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing situation as the rescue operations progress.
