Authorities said the train caught fire after it derailed, although the railway police have launched an initial probe to determine the exact cause of the blaze. Visuals showed thick plumes of smoke rising from the fire, with authorities urging locals to stay away from the area.

Overhead power was cut for safety, leading to the cancellation of several trains departing from Dr MGR Chennai Central, including the Vande Bharat and Shatabdi Express to Mysuru.

Tiruvallur: A goods train carrying diesel caught fire near Tiruvallur in Tamil Nadu on Sunday morning, leading to major disruptions in railway operations,

Visuals from the spot showed a diesel tanker on the freight train engulfed in massive flames, with thick black smoke rising from the blaze. Efforts are on to contain the fire, officials said