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A major railway accident was averted near Ranipatra railway station in Purnia district. Late on Tuesday night, the rail got entangled in the wheel of a DMU train going from Katihar to Jogbani, but due to the wisdom of the pilot, the train was stopped. There was no major untoward incident in this incident and all the passengers are safe.
The rod got entangled in the wheel.
It is said that the rod got entangled in the wheel of DMU train (07561) going from Katihar to Jogbani. The train was stopped by using the emergency brake. Due to the presence of mind of the pilot, a major incident was avoided. The rod was removed after the arrival of local Ranipatra station administration and GRP force along with other railway officials. However, no major untoward incident occurred. All passengers are safe. The entire action has been captured in the CCTV camera. Cameras are installed at the entire Ranipetra rank point.
The rod got entangled in the wheel.
Railway department official said that the rod got entangled in the wheel of DMU train (07561) going from Katihar to Jogbani, but due to the wisdom of the pilot, the train was stopped. There was no major untoward incident in this incident and all the passengers are safe. The incident of laying rods on the railway track has been captured in CCTV cameras. Railway officials said that the incident is being investigated and necessary action will be taken to identify the accused and further action will be taken.
The pilot stopped the train very calmly
Passengers said that we thought the train had broken down, but the pilot stopped the train very calmly. The bravery of the pilot cannot be praised enough. Praised the pilot’s wisdom and said that a major accident was averted due to his promptness. Railway passengers have been assured of safe travel.
