Nanded-Bangalore express catches fire in Andhra Pradesh, 23 killed

ANANTAPUR: At least 23 people, including two children, were charred to death when an AC coach of Nanded-Bangalore Express caught fire in the district early Saturday.

The fire broke out at 3:30 AM at Kothacheravu railway station between Pennukonda and Dharmavaram stations.

"Rescue operations are underway. 23 persons including two children were charred to death in the accident,", District Collector, Anantapur, Lokesh Kumar told reporters.

Senior Railway officials have rushed to the spot and relief and medical team have been pressed into service, the collector said.