A near-accident occurred on Tuesday on the Moradabad rail division when a large stone weighing about 100 kg struck the front wheel of the Naini Doon Express, which was travelling at a speed of 80 km/h. The impact caused the train's wheel to lift, and the train was dragged for about...
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100 meters. The driver managed to stop the train, preventing a major disaster. The incident happened around 7:30 PM when the train was traveling between Dehradun and Kathgodam. The stone was on the track, and the train's speed caused a loud noise and shaking of the carriages. Passengers on board were alarmed. The driver immediately reduced the train's speed and applied the brakes. The stone was wedged between the track and the wheel. The driver informed the control room, and a mechanical team arrived from Mevanwada. They used tools to break the stone and remove it from the wheel. The train was then allowed to proceed. The train was stopped for 36 minutes at Kanth while the incident was recorded, and statements were taken from the driver, assistant driver, guard, and passengers. The incident was reported to railway officials via a WhatsApp group. The railway administration has launched an immediate investigation into the matter.