HIGHLIGHTS | Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express rams into stationary goods train near Chennai; all passengers rescued

Chief Minister MK Stalin instructs Minister SM Nasar from Tiruvallur district to rush to the spot and monitor the rescue operations.

Chief Minister MK Stalin instructs Chief Secretary N Muruganandam and other senior officials to rush to the spot.

Chief Minister MK Stalin instructs Tiruvallur district administration and Southern Railway officials to expedite the rescue and relief operations.

More than 100 personnel from Avadi city police have been deployed to assist the rescue operations.

TNFRS personnel from Gummidipoondi, SIPCOT and Ponneri rush to the scene to assist in rescue operations.

Six injured passengers were rescued by firemen, who were assisted by the general public in the rescue operations, said TNFRS sources.

A Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Service officer told DT Next that two coaches of the Express train caught fire. But it was doused, the officer added.

Railway statement: Train crew safe.

Railway statement: Train crew safe.

Railway statement: Most of the passengers have been rescued. They have either been released or moved to hospitals as needed.