Koraput: The engine of a goods train derailed after a massive stone fell on it near Shivalingapuram railway station in Andhra Pradesh. Following the incident, the railway service has been disrupted in Koraput-Vishakhapatnam route.
According to sources, a massive stone fell on the engine of the train resulting in its derailment. After receiving information about the incident, the railway authorities reached the spot and initiated investigation into the matter.
Further detailed reports related to the incident are awaited.
Earlier, in a similar instance, a goods train has reportedly derailed in Koraput district of Odisha in the evening hours on April 25th.
The train derailment took place near Padua station. As many as six wagons derailed in the accident. After receiving information about the incident, the rescue team from Koraput reached the Padua station. The train was en route Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh from Kirandul in Chhattisgarh.