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| Hampi Express accident in AP |
| Hampi Express accident in Andhra Pradesh: Death toll rises to 25
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| INDIA
, 22-May-2012
4:40:59 AM |
| At least 25 people were killed and over 30 were injured when Bangalore-bound Hampi Express collided with a goods train in Andhra Pradesh today.
The mishap occurred around 3:15 this morning when the Hampi Express, travelling from Hubli to Bangalore, rammed a stationary goods train near Penukonda station in Anantapur district
Hampi Express derailed and caught fire. According to reports, when the accident occurred, a police personnel travelling in the train immediately called the circle inspector. The timely information helped the police reach the site quickly. However, the fire made it difficult for them to begin rescue efforts
Firefighters and railway officers helped the police in rescue operations. They used metal cutters to get inside the bogies where passengers were stuck. They also shifted the injured to hospitals in Penukonda, Hindupur and Anantapur.
Railway Minister Mukul Roy is on his way to the accident site. "Every life is precious. This is a very sad incident," the minister said before leaving Bangalore for Penukonda. He has ordered an inquiry into the collision and has also offered to arrange Railway jobs for those injured. "If anybody injured wants to join the Railways, we will provide him or her with jobs," he said. The minister also announced a compensation of Rs. five lakh each for the families of the deceased, Rs. one lakh for those who sustained grievous injuries and Rs. 50,000 for those who received minor injuries.
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