A train accident took place in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, February 4. A freight train standing on the freight track in Fatehpur was hit from behind by another freight train. The collision was so severe that the engine and guard’s compartment of the freight train standing ahead fell off the track. The loco pilots of both the trains were seriously injured in the accident. Senior railway officials reached the spot as soon as the accident was reported. The loco pilots were admitted to the hospital. The track is being cleared. The accident took place near Pambhipur in Khaga between Kanpur-Fatehpur.
Train Accident Details
Disruptions on the Dedicated Freight Corridor: A coal-loaded freight train was standing near Pambhipur in Khaga between Kanpur-Fatehpur due to red signal on the Dedicated Freight Corridor track. At 8 am on Tuesday, a freight train suddenly came from behind at high speed and hit the vehicle standing ahead.
Actions Taken by Railway Authorities: After the accident, coal was scattered on the track. The engine and guard’s compartment of the freight train standing ahead fell off the track. The loco pilots of both the trains were seriously injured in the accident.
Traffic affected on the freight corridor
Injured Loco Pilots Receive Medical Care: Senior railway officials reached the spot as soon as the information was received. The loco pilots of both the trains were admitted to the hospital. Relief and rescue operations are underway.
Railway Administration’s Preventive Measures: Due to the accident, rail traffic on the freight corridor is affected. Many goods trains have been stopped. Routes of some have been changed. The railway administration has ordered an investigation.