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Train narrowly misses disaster after hitting buffalo
19 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Champaran Humsafar Express struck a buffalo on railway tracks.
- Train driver's quick braking averted a major accident.
- No passengers were injured in the incident.
A potential train disaster was narrowly avoided on Thursday night when the Katihar-Delhi Champaran Humsafar Express (15705) collided with a buffalo. The incident occurred on the railway tracks between Valmikinagar and Paniyahwa in West Champaran.
The train was stranded for nearly two-and-a-half hours, leading to significant disruptions in rail traffic and the halting of several other trains. The quick thinking of the train driver was credited with preventing a much more severe accident.
Operations resumed only after the animal's remains were cleared from the tracks. While the buffalo tragically died in the collision, all passengers aboard the Humsafar Express remained unharmed. Railway officials confirmed the driver's swift action prevented a serious mishap on the busy route.
