Coach of Samaleswari Express derails after hitting tower car near Rayagada

BHUBANESWAR: The engine, front guard cum luggage van and a general second class coach of Howrah-Jagadalpur Samaleswari Express got derailed between Singapur Road and Keutguda after hitting a tower car engaged in repair work in that section.
There is no report of any loss of life.
The engine also caught fire after it hit the tower car and later it was detached from the Samaleswari rake, the East Coast Railway said.
The incident occurred near Rayagada at about 4.30pm. The train was separated from the engine.
The train and passengers are not affected by fire, the ECoR said.