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Andhra Train Accident: Death toll rises to 14 in Vizianagaram collision
The death toll in the train collision in Andhra Pradesh has risen to 14 in Vizianagaram district, police said.
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A few coaches derailed after the Visakhapatnam-Ragada passenger train hit Visakhapatnam-Ragada train travelling on the same route in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district on Sunday evening, officials said. (AP)
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Biswajit Sahu, Chief Public Relations Officer of East Coast Railway said that the rescue operation is over and the focus has now shifted to track restoration work. (REUTERS)
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"The rescue operation is over now. We have arranged buses and trains for the stranded passengers. A total of 18 trains have been cancelled and 22 trains have been diverted. We are trying to clear the track by 4 pm today," Biswajit Sahu said. (AP)
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Biswajit Sahu further said that victims with minor injuries have been admitted to the nearby Alamanda hospital. (AP)
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The crash happened when an incoming train slammed into a stationary train, leading to derailment of at least three rail cars.(AP)
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