9 months ago
3 Killed in Tripura Train-Van Collision
Three people in a van died when it crashed into a speeding train in Tripura.
The van was crossing the train tracks when the accident happened.
The train kept going, but the van fell off the tracks and into the jungle.
Police are investigating.
Three people died when a pick-up van collided with a speeding train in Tripura
The accident occurred near SK Para station in Dhalai district
The van, working for ONGC, was crossing the railway tracks when it collided with the Silchar-bound train
The train remained on the tracks, but the van veered off and fell into the jungle
Bodies were taken to Manu Health facility for post-mortem examinations
- Who
- Three people in a pick-up van and passengers on the Silchar-bound train
- What
- A fatal collision between a pick-up van and a speeding train
- Where
- Near SK Para station in Dhalai district, Tripura
- When
- Thursday
- Why
- The van was crossing the railway tracks when the train hit it
Key facts
- Location
- Near SK Para station, Dhalai district, Tripura
- Date
- Thursday
- Vehicle
- Pick-up van working for ONGC
- Train
- Silchar-bound train from Agartala
- Fatalities
- 3 people
Quotes
Rajdeep Deb, State Police Spokesperson
Rajdeep Deb is the spokesperson for the state police in Tripura.
“One pick-up van working for ONGC's contract work collided with a Silchar-bound train while crossing the railway tracks near SK Para station under the Manu police station limits. Three persons, including the driver, died on the spot.”
NDTV
Chitta Debbarma, Manu GRP Police Station OC
Chitta Debbarma is the officer-in-charge of Manu GRP police station in Tripura.
“All the bodies were taken to Manu Health facility for post-mortem examinations. An investigation is underway.”
NDTV
