Train drags man for kilometers after collision at crossing
Hyderabad: In a heart-wrenching incident, an elderly man lost his life after being struck by a train while crossing the railway tracks between Bibinagar and Ghatkesar stations on July 3 (Wednesday).
The accident occurred in the morning and involved the Warangal-Secunderabad passenger train.
The man, whose identity remains unknown, was reportedly hit by the train and tragically became entangled in the engine. The train continued for approximately five kilometers before being brought to a halt by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) upon receiving reports from witnesses at a nearby railway crossing.
A video that is going viral on Twitter shows that the body of the deceased man was stuck to the engine of the train and was dragged for a considerable distance.
The RPF police retrieved the body after the train reached Ghatkesar Railway Station, and it has been sent for post-mortem examination.
The railway police have registered a case, and an investigation is underway.
The authorities urge people to exercise caution and adhere to safety guidelines at railway stations and crossings.
It was learned that two train coaches parked at Alugadda Bavi tracks near the Secunderabad railway station caught fire on June 20 (Thursday).
The spare carriages were stationary on the tracks when smoke began emanating from the bogies.
Upon noticing the smoke, the fire personnel from the nearby Secunderabad fire station and the vigilant railway authorities immediately sprang into action. Their prompt response helped to swiftly douse the flames, effectively preventing the fire from spreading further.
The cause of the fire in secunderabad railway station is being ascertained.
It was learned that On January 10, a train incident occurred at Nampally Railway Station in Hyderabad at 9:15 am.
The Charminar Express, traveling from Chennai to Hyderabad, derailed on the platform. The incident involved coaches S2, S3, and S6.
The prompt response led to the swiftly transferring injured passengers to the Railway Hospital at Lalaguda in Secunderabad and local health centers for treatment. Authorities promptly initiated re-railing efforts.
The derailment reportedly resulted from the loco pilot’s negligent disregard of a dead-end line.
Fortunately, most passengers had already alighted, with only a few sustaining minor injuries as they prepared to disembark.
