Reported 8 months ago
On June 17, 2024, a freight train in West Bengal, India collided with a passenger train, resulting in at least 8 deaths and around 30 injuries. Some carriages were left hanging in the air due to the impact. The accident occurred in Darjeeling, West Bengal, and was caused by the freight train hitting a passenger express train heading towards Kolkata. The death toll later rose to 8, with rescue efforts ongoing to save those trapped in the damaged carriages. Railway accidents are not uncommon in India, with this incident being linked to the freight train disregarding signals.
Source: YAHOO