Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy has expressed shock and anguish over the ghastly train accident when Hampi Express rammed into a goods train near Penukonda in Anantapur district in the early hours of Tuesday. The Chief Minister directed the district Collector, Superintendent of Police and others to rush to the spot and take up relief and rescue measures and provide medical assistance. He also extended condolences to the bereaved family members.
On the directions of the Chief Minister, Chief Secretary Pankaj Dwivedi spoke to the Anantapur Collector and directed to initiate speedy rescue and relief operations. The Chief Secretary and others are closely monitoring the situation and are in constant touch with the Railway officials and the district administration.
CM TO VISIT ACCIDENT SITE
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister left for Tirupati by 12.40 pm flight on Tuesday. From there, he will go to Penugonda train accident site. After monitoring the rescue and relief operations at the accident site, he will console the injured at Puttaparthi Hospital. The Chief Minister will also review the accident and the latest situation with Railway and State Officials.
The Chief Minister will reach Kalikiri in Chittoor district for night halt. On Wednesday morning, the Chief Minister will reach Tirupathi and participate in the locally arranged programs before leaving for Hyderabad by the evening.
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