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Karnataka Train Kills Grandmother and Two Grandchildren
A grandmother and her two grandchildren were hit by a train in Karnataka.
The three people died at the scene.
The accident happened at Doddaballapur while they were crossing railway tracks.
The children had been visiting their grandmother during their school holidays.
They were reportedly going back to attend school after the holidays ended.
Reports say they were crossing the tracks to board a train.
The station reportedly did not have a skywalk.
Railway police have registered a case and are investigating.
Irfana, 46, and her grandchildren Rukiya, 13, and Rakiya, 8, died after being hit by a train.
The incident occurred while the three were crossing railway tracks at Doddaballapur in Bengaluru Rural district.
The children had traveled from Hindupur to visit their grandmother during the holidays.
They were reportedly returning to attend school after their vacation ended.
Police registered a case under Yeshwanthpur Railway Police Station jurisdiction, and an investigation is underway.
- Who
- Irfana, 46, and her grandchildren Rukiya, 13, and Rakiya, 8, all residents of Palanajogahalli.
- What
- The three were killed after being hit by a speeding train while crossing railway tracks.
- Where
- At Doddaballapur in Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka.
- When
- The accident occurred in the morning, according to the reports.
- Why
- They were reportedly crossing the tracks to board a train because the station had no skywalk.
Key facts
- Victims
- Irfana, Rukiya and Rakiya
- Ages
- 46, 13 and 8
- Location
- Doddaballapur, Bengaluru Rural district
- Residents
- Palanajogahalli
- Children’s origin
- Hindupur
- Police jurisdiction
- Yeshwanthpur Railway Police Station
- Investigation
- A case has been registered and further investigation is underway
Sources
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