Assam Train Accident: A major train accident occurred in Assam this morning when Saurang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express collided with a herd of elephants in Hojai. Eight elephants were killed and a baby elephant was injured in the accident, disrupting train services. According to officials, the accident occurred at approximately 2:17 AM when the Rajdhani Express, en route to New Delhi, struck a herd of elephants crossing the railway tracks. Forest department officials later confirmed that seven elephants died in the collision, while a baby elephant was rescued with injuries and provided with medical assistance.
Assam Train Accident
Several train carriages derailed after the train collided with a herd of elephants. No passengers or railway employees were injured in the incident. The Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express connects Sairang, near Aizawl in Mizoram, to Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi. The accident site is located approximately 126 kilometres from Guwahati. Following the collision, railway officials and rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the scene to begin rescue operations and assess the damage.
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Assam Train Accident Today
Train services in Upper Assam and other parts of the Northeast were severely affected due to a derailment and the discovery of elephant carcasses on the tracks. To minimise inconvenience to passengers, several trains passing through the affected section were diverted to alternative routes. Passengers travelling in the derailed train compartments were temporarily shifted to available vacant berths in other compartments of the same train. Railway officials stated that upon the train’s arrival in Guwahati, additional coaches would be added to accommodate all affected passengers, after which train would resume its onward journey.
Elephants Killed in Train Accident
It is reported that locomotive pilot spotted a herd of elephants on the tracks and immediately applied emergency brakes. However, despite these efforts, elephants were struck by the train, resulting in a collision and the train derailing. Restoration work is underway to clear tracks and restore rail operations as quickly as possible. Forest and railway officials are working together at the site to manage the situation and ensure safety. Senior railway officials, including General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway and the Divisional Railway Manager of Lumding, have also arrived at accident site to oversee restoration process.
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