Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Tusker Dies After Being Hit By Shalimar-Baripada Express In Odisha
A big elephant, about 25 years old, was walking near a train track in Odisha.
The elephant was part of a herd that had been in the area for a while.
Late on Saturday night, a train called the Shalimar-Baripada Express was coming.
The elephant was on the tracks at a crossing called Agria.
Sadly, the elephant couldn't get off the tracks in time and was hit by the train.
People in the area said the gate might have been closed because another train was coming, which might have trapped the elephant.
Forest officials are investigating what happened, and the elephant's body is being examined to understand more about the accident.
The train company has not yet commented on the incident.
A 25-year-old tusker elephant died after being struck by the Shalimar-Baripada Express train in Odisha.
The incident occurred at the Agria level crossing in the Betnoti forest Range.
The elephant was part of a herd roaming in the Simlipal National Park's vicinity.
Locals suggest the elephant may have been unable to clear the tracks due to a closed level crossing gate for an approaching train.
Forest officials are investigating the incident and the elephant's carcass has been sent for a postmortem examination.
- Who
- A 25-year-old tusker elephant
- What
- Died after being hit by a train
- When
- Saturday night, around 11:50 PM
- Where
- Agria level crossing under Betnoti forest Range, near Jugal railway station in Odisha
- Why
- The elephant was unable to move off the tracks in time, possibly because the level crossing gate was closed for an approaching train.
Locals' Claims
Official Investigation
Reason for Elephant's Presence on Tracks
Locals' Claims
The elephant could not run away from the track as the level crossing gate was closed due to the entry of a train to the station.
Official Investigation
Forest officials are investigating the exact cause of the incident and the elephant's carcass has been sent for postmortem.
- Location
- Agria level crossing, Betnoti forest Range, Odisha
- Time of Incident
- Saturday, around 11:50 PM
- Train Involved
- Shalimar-Baripada Express
- Animal
- 25-year-old tusker elephant
- Action Taken
- Carcass sent for postmortem, investigation ongoing
