Truck rams into Rajdhani Express in MP; 2 coaches derailed, 1 killed

Passengers of the New Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express had a narrow escape on Thursday when a speeding truck breached a level crossing here and rammed into the train, derailing two of its coaches, officials said.

One person travelling in the truck was killed, but it was not clear whether he was the driver, they said, adding that no passenger on the train was injured.

Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Ratlam, R N Shankar, said it is “not a simple accident” and an investigation would be conducted.

“Fortunately, the truck hit the coaches near the toilet and no one was there at that time. Had it hit the part of the compartment which has berths, it could have caused injury to passengers,” he said.

The accident took place between 6.30 and 6.45 am when the truck rammed into the train after breaking the closed level crossing gate on Sajeli road between Thandla and Meghnagar railway stations under Western Railway, Jhabua district’s Superintendent of Police

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