UP: 2 goods trains collide in Fatehpur
What's the story
Two goods trains collided and derailed in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district on Tuesday. The accident occurred around 4:30am between Shujaatpur and Rusalabad railway stations. According to a Times of India report, the collision may have been caused by one driver overshooting a red signal. So far, no injuries among crew members have been reported.
Probe initiated
Investigation underway, services disrupted
The Lokmat Times reported that the first freight train was stationary, waiting for a signal when the second train crashed into it from behind. Railway officials have launched an investigation into the accident. The collision has led to several trains being suspended or delayed. Both motormen have since been rushed to a nearby hospital for check-ups following the incident.
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Footage of the crash
उत्तरप्रदेश के फतेहपुर में दो मालगाड़ियो के टकराकर भीषण रूप से दुर्घटनाग्रस्त होने की घटना दुःखद है। रेलवे में कर्मचारियों की कमी के कारण प्रबंधन की व्यवस्था कमजोर हो गई है, इसलिए लगातार रेलवे हादसे बढ़ रहे है। जानकारी के लिए बता दूं कि रेलवे में 3 लाख रिक्त पद है। #TrainAccident pic.twitter.com/ZKkLMiN8fb
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