00:00A goods train carrying diesel from Chennai port derailed near Thiruvallur early Sunday,
00:06causing four wagons to catch fire and spread to additional coaches.
00:10The blaze produced massive smoke and panic among residents, who were evacuated as a precaution.
00:16Over 25 fire tenders and NDRF teams were deployed to control the fire, detach unaffected wagons
00:23and secure the area. No injuries or fatalities have been reported.
00:26The derailment disrupted suburban and express train services on the Chennai-Arakonam line.
00:33Eight trains were cancelled, five diverted and eight shot terminated, affecting thousands of passengers.
00:39The cause of the accident is under investigation. Restoration work is ongoing
00:43and normal services will resume once the site is declared safe.
00:48Helplines have been set up to assist passengers.
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