Male Elephant Killed by Light Engine in Rayagada District

A male elephant was hit and killed by a train near Brundabadi village.

The accident happened at night on September 9.

The train was a light engine, which is a locomotive traveling without regular coaches.

It passed the area at about 10:45 p.m.

The station master said there had been no warning about an elephant nearby.

Forest officials are investigating what happened.

They are also carrying out a post-mortem examination.

The incident has raised questions about whether elephant movements were being watched and reported quickly enough.

Better warnings could help train crews avoid animals on the tracks.