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West Bengal: Train collides with school car
17 Jul
Summary
- A school car was struck by a train at a railway crossing.
- The incident occurred near Karnasuvarna station in Murshidabad.
- An investigation is underway into the cause of the accident.
A devastating accident took place near Karnasuvarna railway station in West Bengal's Murshidabad district. A school car, en route with students, was struck by a local train while attempting to cross the railway tracks at a level crossing. The collision resulted in multiple fatalities, including two young children.
Following the incident, a 10-member team was deployed to the site to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause. Preliminary information suggests the level crossing gates were open at the time of the accident. The collision caused significant disruption to railway services on the Azimganj-Katwa section of the Eastern Railway's Howrah division.
Injured students were promptly rushed to a local hospital for medical attention. The exact number of injured and the full extent of the damage are still being assessed as authorities work to understand the circumstances that led to this tragic event.
