4 Killed As Patalkot Express Rams Into Passengers Jumping From Another Train In Jhansi Division
Indian Express
Jhansi Division Train Tragedy: Four passengers were killed after being struck by a passing train in the Jhansi Division of North Central Railway. The incident occurred at around 4:15 PM when train number 19665 Khajuraho-Udaipur Intercity Express came to a halt
in the Hetampur (HET)-Dholpur (DHO) section. According to railway officials, the train was stopped after an Alarm Chain Pulling (ACP) was initiated by a passenger travelling in the general coach, the second coach from the locomotive.
Speaking to Indianexpress.com, Shashi Kant Tripathi, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of NCR said that four casualties reported. In a statement, NCR said that, according to preliminary information, some passengers got down from the train and moved onto a nearby railway track while the train was halted.
“During this time, Train No. 20424 Firozpur–Seoni Patalkot Express, approaching on the Up line, reportedly struck some of these passengers, resulting in casualties,” it said.
The zonal railway further stated that, upon receiving information about the incident, senior officials from the railway, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP) and the local administration immediately rushed to the spot. It added that all necessary assistance is being provided to the affected passengers.
“A detailed investigation is being conducted to ascertain the exact causes and circumstances of the incident,” it said.
It further urged passengers to refrain from getting off trains without permission, whether moving or stationary and to follow all prescribed railway safety norms.
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