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Tragedy on Pamban Bridge: Two Jump, One Dead
15 Nov
Summary
- Two passengers jumped into the sea from separate trains.
- One passenger died, another was hospitalized with injuries.
- The incidents occurred on the new Pamban railway bridge.
Two passengers have tragically jumped into the sea from separate trains while crossing the new Pamban railway bridge in Tamil Nadu. The first incident involved a man who jumped on Saturday night, with his body washing ashore on Sunday. Investigations into his identity are underway.
A second incident saw a woman jump from the Amritha Express on Sunday morning. She was rescued by police with severe injuries and is currently receiving treatment at the District Government Medical College Hospital. Her condition is serious, and her reasons for jumping are unknown.
These events have reignited concerns about passenger safety on the bridge, a vital link to the popular tourist destination of Rameswaram. Occasional reports of passengers performing stunts for selfies while crossing have also been noted.
