Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Eagle Strikes Train Windscreen in J&K, Pilot Injured
Imagine a big bird, an eagle, flying very fast.
A train was also moving fast on its tracks.
The eagle accidentally flew right into the front window of the train, like hitting a wall!
The window broke, and the eagle landed inside the train's driver's area.
The driver got a little hurt on his face, but he was brave and kept talking on his radio.
Everyone on the train was safe.
The train had to stop for a little while to check everything and make sure it was okay to keep going.
It was a very surprising and unusual accident for both the driver and the eagle.
An eagle collided with the windscreen of the Baramulla-Banihal train in Jammu and Kashmir, causing it to shatter.
The incident occurred between Bijbehara and Anantnag railway stations, with the eagle landing inside the locomotive cabin.
The locomotive pilot sustained minor facial injuries but continued his duties.
The train was halted at Anantnag station for first aid and assessment.
A video documenting the aftermath of the bird strike circulated online.
- Who
- An eagle and the locomotive pilot of the Baramulla-Banihal train
- What
- An eagle collided with the windscreen of a moving train, shattering it, landing inside the cabin, and causing minor injuries to the pilot.
- When
- Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Where
- Between Bijbehara and Anantnag railway stations in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district.
- Why
- The eagle struck the front windscreen of the speeding train.
Official Information
Public Observation
Pilot's Condition and Actions
Official Information
The locomotive pilot sustained minor facial injuries and received first aid. He was able to continue communicating via radio.
Public Observation
A viral video showed the pilot actively managing the situation, communicating via radio, and continuing his duty despite visible injuries, with the bird visible inside the cabin.
Bird's Condition
Official Information
Reports indicate the bird, described as 'frightened in a corner of the engine cabin,' was present after the collision.
Public Observation
A video shared online showed the eagle inside the locomotive cabin after the impact.
- Location
- Between Bijbehara and Anantnag railway stations, Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Train
- Baramulla-Banihal train
- Date
- Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Pilot's Injury
- Minor facial injuries, received first aid
- Bird Involved
- Eagle
- Immediate Aftermath
- Train halted for first aid and assessment; pilot continued communication.
Sources
Train Pilot Injured as Eagle Shatters Windscreen and Lands Inside Cabin
Loco pilot injured, train service between Banihal & Baramulla halted after bird hit
Eagle Crashes Into Windscreen Of J&K Train, Locomotive Pilot Suffers Minor Injuries
