Seven Goods Wagons Roll Without Engine, Derail at Jolarpettai Station
Seven freight wagons traveled six kilometers autonomously before derailing at the Jolarpettai railway station in Tirupattur district.
According to The New Indian Express, a major mishap was averted when seven unmanned goods wagons rolled for approximately six kilometers without an engine. The incident occurred on the tracks leading toward Jolarpettai.
The stray wagons eventually came to a stop after derailing near the Jolarpettai railway station. Railway officials were alerted to the movement and monitored the situation until the wagons left the tracks.
Technical teams have been dispatched to investigate how the wagons were set in motion and to clear the debris from the site. No injuries or fatalities were reported during the incident, and regular train traffic was managed to avoid further disruptions.
Source: This report is based on information first published by The New Indian Express. Compiled by the Vellore News Desk.
Source: The New Indian Express
This report was compiled automatically with AI assistance from information published by The New Indian Express.