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  • Five coaches of train derail near Villupuram
  • Passengers evacuated safely, no injuries reported
  • Authorities investigating cause, including sabotage

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Five coaches of a passenger train from Villupuram to Puducherry derailed near Villupuram railway station on Tuesday morning. The train stopped immediately after a loud noise, and all passengers were safely evacuated.

Passenger train derails in Tamil Nadu, no one injured; traffic restored

Five coaches of a passenger train from Villupuram to Puducherry derailed near Villupuram railway station here on Tuesday morning, said railway officials adding that a major accident was averted as the train stopped immediately after a loud noise was heard.

According to officials, all passengers were safely evacuated from the train. Railway staff and engineers rushed to the site and are actively working to repair the derailed train.

Railway staff worked and the route was cleared for other trains, authorities are investigating whether the incident was due to a technical fault or sabotage.

The Villupuram Railway Police have begun an in-depth inquiry into the matter.

The MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) train, which departed from Villupuram at 5:25 am, derailed while navigating a curve. The loco pilot acted quickly to bring the train to a stop. MEMU trains are designed for short-distance travel, typically covering around 38 kilometres.

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