Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh

At least 36 people have been killed and many others injured after a train derailed in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, officials say.

Nine coaches and the engine left the tracks near Kuneru station in Vizianagaram district, the head of East Coast Railway, JP Mishra, said.

Many people are still trapped in the wreckage and rescuers warn that the death toll could rise.

A train in northern India has derailed, killing at least 100 people and injuring dozens more, according to reports by senior local police officials.

The derailment of fourteen carriages took place shortly after 03:00 local time on Sunday (21:30 GMT Saturday) between the cities of Patna and Indore near Kanpur city.