The number of casualties in the train accident on the Howrah-Chennai line in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh rose to 14, Vizianagaram Joint Collector Mayur Ashok said on Monday, while the number of injured stood at 50. Two trains collided in Vizianagaram, about 672km east of the state capital Hyderabad and over 1,700km south of New Delhi, on Sunday (Oct 29).&nbsp;

The 08504 Visakhapatnam-Rayagada Passenger collided with the 08532 Visakhapatnam-Palasa Passenger train.

The railway officials said that the collision led to the derailment of the three coaches of the Vishakhapatnam-Rayagada train.&nbsp;

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"Bogies derailed after a train travelling along with passengers from Vizianagaram to Raigad hit a passenger train travelling on the same route from Visakhapatnam to Palasa," East Central Railway CPRO said.&nbsp;

"Injuries reported but figures yet to be known. Two trains were involved in the accident. The rescue and restoration process is on," the railway official added.&nbsp;

India's President Droupadi Murmu also reacted to the incident and expressed anguish. "Anguished that the derailment of a passenger train in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh caused loss of lives. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," Murmu wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

<h2>Immediate relief measures to be ensured: Andhra CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy</h2>

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy issued orders to take immediate relief measures&nbsp;and directed the dispatch of ambulances from Visakhapatnam and the nearest districts of Vizianagaram to the scene.

The chief minister also ordered the railway authorities to coordinate with other government departments, including health, police and revenue to ensure that the injured receive prompt medical services.&nbsp;

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This incident in Andhra Pradesh occurred&nbsp;months after a deadly&nbsp;accident in the neighbouring Odisha state&nbsp;was caused after the Coromandel Express crashed into a stationary freight train at Bahanaga Bazar station in Balasore. At least 288 people were killed and over 1,100 people were injured in the accident.

(With inputs from agencies)

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The number of casualties in the train accident on the Howrah-Chennai line in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh rose to 14, Vizianagaram Joint Collector Mayur Ashok said on Monday, while the number of injured stood at 50.

The number of casualties in the train accident on the Howrah-Chennai line in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh rose to 14, Vizianagaram Joint Collector Mayur Ashok said on Monday, while the number of injured stood at 50. Two trains collided in Vizianagaram, about 672km east of the state capital Hyderabad and over 1,700km south of New Delhi, on Sunday (Oct 29). The 08504 Visakhapatnam-Rayagada Passenger collided with the 08532 Visakhapatnam-Palasa Passenger train. The railway officials said that the collision led to the derailment of the three coaches of the Vishakhapatnam-Rayagada train. Also read | Odisha train crash: Railway board says Coromandel driver was conscious after crash "Bogies derailed after a train travelling along with passengers from Vizianagaram to Raigad hit a passenger train travelling on the same route from Visakhapatnam to Palasa," East Central Railway CPRO said. "Injuries reported but figures yet to be known. Two trains were involved in the accident. The rescue and restoration process is on," the railway official added. India's President Droupadi Murmu also reacted to the incident and expressed anguish. "Anguished that the derailment of a passenger train in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh caused loss of lives. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," Murmu wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. Immediate relief measures to be ensured: Andhra CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy issued orders to take immediate relief measures and directed the dispatch of ambulances from Visakhapatnam and the nearest districts of Vizianagaram to the scene. The chief minister also ordered the railway authorities to coordinate with other government departments, including health, police and revenue to ensure that the injured receive prompt medical services. This incident in Andhra Pradesh occurred months after a deadly accident in the neighbouring Odisha state was caused after the Coromandel Express crashed into a stationary freight train at Bahanaga Bazar station in Balasore. At least 288 people were killed and over 1,100 people were injured in the accident. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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