Four empty coaches of EMU derail near Chennai

Four empty coaches of an Electric Multiple Unit derailed near suburban Avadi here early on Tuesday

Chennai: Four empty coaches of an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) derailed near suburban Avadi here early on Tuesday, a Southern Railway official said.

There was no immediate report of any injuries.

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“It was an empty rake from the Avadi maintenance car shed,” a senior official said without divulging further details.

EMUs are used as local passenger services.