On June 1st, 2024, a tragic incident occurred on the Muri-Chandil railway line in the Ranchi division of South Eastern Railway. An overhead wire snapped and fell onto the Nilachal Express train near Suisa railway station, resulting in the death of one passenger and serious injuries to two others. The injured,...
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identified as Rahul Kumar and Ram Shankar Chaudhary, both residents of Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, were immediately rushed to Baghmundi Sadar Hospital. The incident caused significant disruptions to train operations with several services being diverted or halted. While railway officials initially denied any fatalities, eyewitness accounts and subsequent reports confirmed the death of one passenger. The incident has sparked an investigation to determine the cause of the wire snapping and whether negligence played a role.