Global InformationPenukonda train collision information
| Penukonda train collision | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | 22 May 2012 03:00 IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Location | Penukonda, Andhra Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Line | Gooty – Yelahanka |
| Operator | South Western Railway |
| Incident type | Collision |
| Cause | Pilot error |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 2 |
| Deaths | 25 |
| Injured | 100+ |
| Damage | 3 coaches derailed |
The Penukonda train collision occurred in the early hours of 22 May 2012, when the Bangalore bound Hampi Express crashed into a stationary freight train near Penukonda, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The incident killed 25 people while 43 people were injured.[1] Three coaches derailed as a result of the crash while another caught fire. The fire was brought under control and rescue and relief operations started in a couple of hours.[2] Railway Minister Mukul Roy, who was in Kolkata, rushed to the site of the accident and ordered an inquiry into it. Early reports suggested that Hampi Express overshot a signal and collided with a stationary goods train. Roy also announced a compensation of Rs 500,000 to the next of kin of the deceased, Rs 100,000 for those who sustained grievous injuries and Rs 50,000 to those who received minor injuries.[3]
- ^ "Hampi Express accident: 25 dead; minister blames driver, says he jumped signal". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ^ "5 killed, 30 injured as Hampi Express collides with good train". Cable News Network LP, LLLP. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
- ^ "Hampi Express collides with goods train, 8 killed". Business Standard. Retrieved 3 June 2012.