Trains collide in Allahabad; no casualties

Lucknow, Oct 5: In a freak incident, two trains collided in Allahabad today, severely affecting rail traffic on Delhi-Howrah trunk route.

There are however, no reports of any casualties.

The accident occured near the Allahabad railway station when Mughalsarai Express and Chauri-Chaura Express collided head on.

The collision derailed at least three coaches of Chauri-Chaura Express.

While senior officials rushed to the spot, there were little chances of the railway tracks being cleared in the next eight hours.

Meanwhile, trains including Kalka Mail, Lal Quila Express and Sealdah Mail were being diverted, railway sources said.

UNI