Open gate and death standing in front! Was there some big conspiracy or negligence behind the horrific collision between a school van and a train early in the morning in Murshidabad? 3 including 2 students died. Know the whole truth about this soul-shattering accident.
West Bengal Train Accident: Friday morning was very normal as usual. The children were going to school sitting in their school van, laughing and laughing. On the way, as usual, I came across Subarna railway crossing. The gate was open, the driver pushed the van forward and then… what happened in the blink of an eye shook the entire West Bengal. At around 7 am in the morning, a speeding local train hit a pool car (school van) full of school children in the Baharampur area of Murshidabad. This tragic accident took away the lives of three people, including two innocent students, forever.
Open gate and entry of time: What was that dreadful reality of 7 in the morning?
The accident occurred near Karna Subarna railway station on the Azimganj-Katwa section of the Eastern Railway network, which is about 48 kilometers from Katwa. According to eyewitnesses, the level-crossing gate was completely open when the school van was crossing the railway track. The driver thought everything was safe, but suddenly a local train came on the track. This fierce collision between the giant iron engine and the small wood-metal van was so severe that the debris of the school van fell several meters away and it was completely damaged.
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Screams and sorrow of losing loved ones: painful statistics of the accident
As soon as the collision occurred, there was an outcry on the spot. In this heart-wrenching accident, two innocent school students and another person traveling in the vehicle (total 3 people) died on the spot. Several other students traveling in the van were seriously injured. With the help of local people and rescue team, the bleeding children were immediately taken out of the vehicle and admitted to Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital for treatment, where they are undergoing treatment.
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He was guilty of negligence: Railway took immediate action and two employees were suspended.
As soon as the news of the accident was received, there was panic in the railway administration. During preliminary investigation, it became clear that the gate was not closed when the train was coming. In view of this serious negligence, Railways has taken major action: A gateman and a supervisor have been suspended with immediate effect for gross negligence in work. According to railway sources, the local police and officials have arrested the accused gateman soon after the incident.
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A 10-member team was responsible for the investigation: Was it just human error or some deep conspiracy?
A high-level investigation team of 10 members has been constituted under the leadership of Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM) of Eastern Railway. This team has been immediately sent to the accident site so that the technical and human reasons of the accident can be investigated in detail. Senior Railway officials have made it clear that after the investigation report comes, any person found guilty will not be spared and strictest legal action will be taken against them.
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Slowed down speed of trains and announcement of compensation
Due to this horrific accident, rail traffic on Azimganj-Katwa section of Howrah Division of Eastern Railway was completely disrupted. The wheels of many trains stopped at various places until the debris spread on the track was removed and the investigation process was completed. Meanwhile, the Railway Ministry and administration have expressed deep sorrow over the accident. According to railway sources, a compensation of Rs 10 lakh has been announced for the next of kin of those who lost their lives in this unfortunate incident. Prayers are being offered for the speedy recovery of the injured children admitted in the hospital, but this accident has once again exposed the claims of safety at open and unsafe railway crossings.