25 years on, Kadalundi recounts memories of rail tragedy (opens original article in a new tab)

The Kadalundi rail disaster, which killed 52 people in 2001, was commemorated 25 years later with events recalling the tragedy and rescue efforts.

• 25th anniversary of Kadalundi rail disaster marked with remembrance events
• 52 people killed and 300 injured in the 2001 train accident when bridge collapsed
• rescuers including fishermen and khalasis helped save passengers before official teams arrived