Rourkela: Locals panicked after a freight train reportedly crashed into houses at a slum area in Rourkela city in Odisha in morning hours today.'

According to reports, three wagons of a goods train derailed crashing into a nearby parking area at Malgodam slum in Rourkela. 

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The derailment severely affected vehicular movement for the commuters. 

"We heard a loud sound in the morning hours. We thought it was the cracker busting sound. When we stepped out, found a train is moving faster towards our homes. However, no major damage has occured by the grace of almighty," a slum dweller said. 

An inquiry has been ordered by the East Coast Railway authorities to ascertain the cause of derailment.