Goods train derails, 3 coaches catch fire in Andhra Pradesh

Three coaches of a train carrying oil tankers caught fire after it got derailed from the track in Prakasam Andhra Pradesh. No causality has been reported so far.

Prakasam: Three coaches of a train carrying oil tankers got derailed and caught fire in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh in the early hours of Thursday.

According to the railway officials, the incident took place between Surareddypalem and Tanguturu stations at 12.06 am.

After receiving the report of the incident, officials and technicians of Bitragunta and Vijayawada divisions immediately rushed to the spot.

Due to the accident, four trains were diverted from this route, Railway officials said.

No causality has been reported so far.

ANI report.