In a tragic train accident on the outskirts of Bengaluru near the Tamil Nadu border, the Bengaluru-Ernakulum intercity express derailed on early Friday leaving 10 passengers dead and injuring over 19 passengers. The accident has been reported near Anekal town on the city's outskirts around 7.35 a.m. Railway sources said that the engine and eight coaches derailed causing the accident, a senior railway official said.
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu, who rushed to the train accident site in Karnataka to monitor relief and rescue measures, has ordered an inquiry 'to fix responsibility' and promised all help to the affected. Expressing grief over the mishap, the Minister announced a compensation of Rstwo lakh for the families of the deceased. While Rs50,000 would be given to those severely injured, Rs20,000 would be given to those who suffered simple injuries.