Tundla (UP), Feb 20:  A major tragedy was averted on Monday morning, when the engine and two coaches of Kalindi Express derailed after colliding with a goods train on the same track. Fortunately no casulities were reported from the spot. 
 
 The accident occurred at 1.40 a.m. when the Kalindi Express which runs between Kanpur Central in the state and Bhiwani in Haryana collided head-on with the goods train approaching on the same track. 
 
A senior Railway official on basis of anyonmity stated that, "a big tragedyhas been  averted as the train was slow while entering the Tundla station." The train was just 300 metres from the railway station when it collided with the goods train, he said.
 
Soon after the accident all the senior officials rushed to the spot. "An inquiry has been ordered," an officer said.The remaining coaches of the train were decoupled and left for their destination at 5.20 a.m., he added.
 
Following the accident, the Delhi-Howrah route was blocked as the railways diverted many trains. The trains to Howrah were diverted through Lucknow, while those headed to Delhi were diverted through Agra.