The incident, which led to the bogies going off track, occurred after the engine of the train caught fire. The officials however have denied any fire breaking out, reports NDTV.
Ambulances from both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have been rushed to the spot.
Rescue operations are underway and the injured have been taken to hospital. The toll is expected to rise with many still trapped in the coaches.
Reacting to the tragic turn of events, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu ordered an inquiry into disaster and announced a compensation of Rs. two lakh for the families of those killed in the mishap, while the severely injured would be given Rs. 50,000.
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