"Deadly Train Collision in Southern India Claims 13 Lives"
TL;DR
A passenger train collided with a stationary train in Andhra Pradesh state's Vizianagaram district in southern India, resulting in the death of 13 people and injuring 25 others. The crash, caused by human error, caused at least three rail cars to derail. Train accidents are common in India, often attributed to human error or outdated signaling equipment. In June, a deadly rail crash in eastern India claimed the lives of over 280 people.
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- Death toll in India train crash rises to 13 Reuters India
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