Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Howrah in West Bengal due to a track-crossing accident, leading to the suspension of several trains in the area. However, no casualties or major injuries have been reported so far. A helpline has been set up and restoration work is underway, while a departmental inquiry will be conducted to determine the cause of the accident. Stay up-to-date with the latest business, stock market updates, and personal finance tips through Zee Business.
Four workers from Tamil Nadu were killed after being struck by a train in Kerala while they were working to remove garbage from the railway track. The incident happened as the train approached the Shornur railway bridge and despite the train's efforts to warn the workers, they were too close to escape. The bodies of three workers have been found and a search is ongoing for the fourth worker who is suspected to have fallen into the river.
Following a train accident in Tamil Nadu where a goods train collided with the Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the government for its lack of action in preventing such incidents. He also questioned how many more families must suffer before the government takes accountability and ensures the safety of train travel. The incident has raised concerns and led to a high-level enquiry being ordered by the Railways. This is not the first time Gandhi has targeted the government over train accidents and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also joined in, stating that the government has ignored its responsibility for safe train travel.
Chaos ensued on Friday night when a passenger train collided with a stationary goods train in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district, causing injuries to over 10 people. Drone footage of the aftermath has revealed the extent of the destruction, prompting outrage from opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. In the wake of the accident, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin called for stronger measures to prevent such incidents, as officials worked to safely transport affected passengers to their destinations.
In a near-collision between the Mysuru-Dharbhanga Bagmati Express and a goods train, the impact and safety measures of the empty train and LHB coaches limited the number of injuries to about 20 out of more than 1,000 passengers. Similar circumstances in a previous accident resulted in more than 900 injuries and 290 deaths, emphasizing the importance of empty and lighter trains in minimizing casualties. The accident was caused by a possible signal failure and will be further investigated by the Commissioner of Railway Safety.
A train accident in Tamil Nadu, in which an Express train collided with a goods train, caused panic and injured several passengers. Despite the impact and a fire in one of the coaches, there were no reported casualties as rescue teams quickly evacuated over 95% of passengers. Authorities, including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, are closely monitoring the situation as relief efforts are underway.
In a miraculous turn of events, a tragedy was narrowly avoided in Kanpur as a loco pilot spotted an LPG cylinder on the train tracks and applied emergency brakes, preventing a derailment. Despite the close call, the incident has raised concerns about the safety of Indian railways and the need for stricter safety measures.
The fifth day of the 2024 Paris Paralympics saw India making history as shuttler Kumar Nitesh and javelin thrower Sumit Antil clinched gold medals in their respective events. Nitesh, who lost his leg in a train accident, beat Tokyo silver-medallist Daniel Bethell in a thrilling final to win gold in the men's singles SL3 category. Later in the evening, Antil defended his Paralympic title by setting a new Games record in the javelin throw event.
A major train derailment occurred in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh early on Saturday morning, causing the derailment of 22 coaches of the Sabarmati Express. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has confirmed that the engine hit an object on the tracks causing the accident. No injuries have been reported and alternate transportation arrangements have been made for passengers. The incident is currently being investigated by Indian and Uttar Pradesh authorities, with several train diversions and cancellations in place.
Ones Category: International Title: West Bengal couple escapes narrow death in Indian train accident A couple from West Bengal, Shyamaprasad Halder and Anjana Halder, had a close call when 18 coaches of their train bound for Mumbai derailed in Jharkhand. As they shared their account of the accident, they revealed that their cabin was one of the 18 at the rear end of the train that derailed. Fortunately, they were spared by a deep ditch near the derailment site. The injured were taken to a local hospital and the rest of the passengers were transported by train to Chakradharpur, but the couple's families were relieved to hear they were safe.