Railway gate mishap in Chandil at Chakradharpur division, no casualties reported.
Key Points:
– Freight train derailed near Chandil at 12:20 PM today.
– Dozens, including students, narrowly avoided the accident.
– Low speed of the train prevented potential severe damage.
CHANDIL – A freight train derailed near Chandil market today around noon, sparing dozens of lives.
The incident occurred at a railway gate under the Chakradharpur division, where a freight train’s rear engine came off the tracks.
Fortunately, the train was moving slowly, which averted a larger disaster.
At the time of the derailment, many students from local schools and colleges were waiting at the gate.
If the train had been speeding, the outcome could have been devastating, according to initial reports from the scene.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or property damage.
Witnesses at the scene, including bystanders and students, expressed relief over the avoidance of a potential catastrophe.
Local authorities and railway officials reached the site quickly to assess the situation and restore normal operations.
Rail services were temporarily halted but resumed soon after the site was cleared.
Further investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the derailment.
