Goods train derails on Koraput-Kothavalasa railway track

New Delhi: A goods train derailed today due to rockslide on the Koraput-Kothavalasa railway track near Shibalingapuram area of Andhra Pradesh. The incident occurred between Araku and Kothavalasa near Shibalingapuram, resulting in derailment of a bogie and engine. There is no news of any loss of life or property in this accident.

Railway authorities have been informed and a rescue train has been sent to the spot. Train services were disrupted due to the incident, due to which four trains had to be diverted.

Kirandul Visakhapatnam passenger train has been temporarily canceled on both sides, while three other trains have been diverted via Rayagada to reach Visakhapatnam.