Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Gateman in Murshidabad Train Accident Not Drunk
A train accident happened in Murshidabad, West Bengal, where a train hit a school vehicle at a crossing.
Three schoolchildren and a cyclist died, and many others were hurt.
The gateman, who was supposed to control the gate, was arrested.
At first, people thought he was drunk, but a test showed he wasn't.
Now, investigators are trying to find out why the gate was left open when the train was coming.
The driver of the school vehicle and other injured people are now out of danger.
A train accident in Murshidabad, West Bengal, killed 3 schoolchildren and 1 cyclist, injuring several others.
The gateman, Anup Karmakar, was initially suspected of being drunk but a breath analyzer test showed he was not.
Investigators are now focusing on why the gate at the manned level crossing was left open during the train's approach.
The accident occurred when a school vehicle attempted to cross the tracks despite alerts about the approaching train.
The injured, including the school vehicle driver, are now out of danger according to officials.
- Who
- Gateman Anup Karmakar and victims including 3 schoolchildren and 1 cyclist
- What
- Train accident at a manned level crossing
- When
- Morning rush hour on Friday
- Where
- Murshidabad, West Bengal
- Why
- Gate was left open during train approach, despite alerts
- Accident Location
- Murshidabad, West Bengal
- Victims
- 3 schoolchildren and 1 cyclist
- Injured
- Several, including school vehicle driver
- Gateman's Condition
- Not intoxicated (breath analyzer test)
- Accident Time
- Morning rush hour on Friday
- Investigation Focus
- Why gate was left open during train approach