In Agra, goods train derails after colliding with tractor, injuring six people

According to authorities, at least six people were injured when a tractor trolley they were riding in collided with a cargo train, causing a derailment at a level crossing on the Bansi Paharpur-Rupbas rail line in the early hours of Saturday.

In Agra, goods train derails after colliding with tractor, injuring six people

Agra, June 24 (HS): According to authorities, at least six people were injured when a tractor trolley they were riding in collided with a cargo train, causing a derailment at a level crossing on the Bansi Paharpur-Rupbas rail line in the early hours of Saturday. "The collision resulted in the derailment of four wheels of a train wagon," North Central Railway officials stated. "Train no. BXR Spl (LD-42 BCN 01 BV); EP no. 31823 collided with a road vehicle (tractor trolley) and was derailed by one wagon with four wheels first from train engine at LC Gate no. 27," North Central Railway's Agra division reported. The injured were sent to a neighbouring hospital. According to authorities, no one was injured in the crash. According to them, an accident relief train has been dispatched to the scene, and restoration work has begun. More information is awaited.

Hindusthan Samachar/Abhishek Awasthi