India: Emergency crews responding to train collision near Kavaraippettai Station in Kavaraipettai, Tamil Nadu State, late Oct. 11

Emergency crews are responding to a train collision near Kavaraippettai Station in Kavaraippettai, Tamil Nadu State, late Oct. 11. A Bhagmati Express passenger train was reportedly heading from Mysuru, Karnataka State, to Darbhanga, Bihar State, when it collided with a stationary freight train near Kavaraippettai Station, causing a fire. Emerging reports indicate that the incident has injured several people. Authorities will probably provide updates over the coming hours.

Heightened security and rail transport disruptions will likely affect the vicinity of the incident site until authorities conclude their emergency response and vacate the scene. Officials may close local roads to facilitate the emergency response. Consequent road transport disruptions are possible over the short term.