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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Punjab freight train collision
2. Loco pilots injured in train collision
Two freight trains’ locomotives collided at Sirhind railway station, injuring the loco pilots. The injured were taken to a nearby civil hospital for treatment. The Government Railway Police reported that a stationary goods train was rear-ended by another train in the early hours of Sunday. No casualties were reported, but the collision caused one engine to flip over onto another track, hitting a passenger train. The injured loco pilots were identified as Vikas Kumar and Himanshu Kumar. Restoration work is ongoing, with trains being diverted through alternative routes. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has directed the district administration to provide assistance in the aftermath of the incident.
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1. Train collision in Punjab injures locomotive engineers
2. Punjab freight train crash injures two train operators
Collision of Freight Trains at Sirhind Railway Station Leaves Loco Pilots Injured
Early Sunday morning saw a chaotic scene at Sirhind railway station as two freight trains collided, resulting in injuries to the loco pilots. The incident occurred when a stationary goods train was struck from behind by another locomotive, causing a significant impact.
Details of the Incident
The Government Railway Police reported that at approximately 3:45 am, they were alerted to the collision at Sirhind railway station. The two loco pilots involved in the accident were quickly transported to a nearby civil hospital for urgent medical attention. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, providing a sense of relief amidst the chaos.
Injuries and Medical Treatment
The injured loco pilots, identified as Vikas Kumar and Himanshu Kumar, suffered varying degrees of injuries. Vikas Kumar sustained head injuries, while Himanshu Kumar experienced back injuries. Both individuals were promptly admitted to Fatehgarh Sahib Civil Hospital and later referred to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala for further treatment.
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Impact and Railway Operations
The collision not only resulted in injuries but also caused the engine of one of the trains to flip over onto another track, subsequently colliding with a passenger train. As a result, railway officials initiated restoration work to clear the tracks and ensure the safe passage of trains. Temporary diversions were set up through Rajpura, Patiala, Dhuri, and some via Chandigarh to maintain operational efficiency.
Response from Punjab Chief Minister
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann swiftly responded to the incident by issuing directives to the district administration to provide all necessary assistance. Expressing gratitude for the absence of any fatalities, he reassured the public through a post in Punjabi on social media platform ‘X’.
As investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the collision, the focus remains on ensuring the well-being of the injured individuals and restoring normalcy to railway operations at Sirhind railway station.
-with inputs from agencies.
