Young Mother Falls Between Coaches, Two Infants Left Behind
Key Points:
- Woman dies after slipping while boarding moving train
- Two-month-old twins left unattended in coach
- Train services disrupted for nearly 30 minutes
JAMSHEDPUR – A 24-year-old woman died after falling between train coaches while trying to board a moving train at Koderma station.
The incident occurred on Friday evening at Koderma railway station. However, the sudden accident shocked passengers across the platform.
Muskan Masi was travelling with her twin infants and niece. Meanwhile, she was on board the Sealdah-Jallianwala Bagh Express.
She had boarded the train from Asansol. Moreover, she was heading toward Delhi for travel purposes.
During the halt at Koderma, she stepped down briefly. However, she reportedly went to collect some belongings.
As the train began moving, panic set in quickly. Meanwhile, she attempted to reboard the moving coach in haste.
Her balance slipped during the attempt. Consequently, she fell between two compartments and died instantly.
Passengers nearby raised alarms immediately. Meanwhile, chaos and distress spread across the station premises.
Railway Protection Force personnel arrived soon after. Moreover, they secured the two infants and the niece safely.
The children remained inside the coach during the incident. Meanwhile, officials ensured their protection and care.
Authorities informed relatives living in Hirapur, West Bengal. However, arrangements were initiated for custody transfer.
The train remained halted for nearly 30 minutes. Meanwhile, several following trains faced delays on the route.
Railway officials stated such incidents are preventable. Moreover, they warned against boarding moving trains.
A railway staff member said safety protocols must be followed strictly. “Even brief carelessness can turn fatal,” the source noted.
Incidents like these continue to raise safety concerns. Meanwhile, authorities often run awareness campaigns across stations.
Passengers are advised to board only when trains stop fully. Moreover, caution remains critical during travel across busy routes including Kolkata corridors.
