Goa Express Collides With Maintenance Trolley: 1 Dead, 1 Critically Injured in MP
A railway worker was killed and another critically injured after the Goa Express collided with a maintenance trolley in Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh.
A routine track maintenance operation turned into a tragedy in Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh, when the Goa Express trolley accident claimed the life of one railway worker and left another fighting for his life on Friday morning.
The Fatal Collision
The incident occurred around 11:00 AM near the Jhonkar village railway crossing, located between the Maksi and Peer Umrod sections. A crew of railway employees was stationed on the tracks, utilizing a maintenance trolley to carry out essential repairs and upkeep of the rail line.
As the crew worked, the Goa Express, which was approaching from the direction of Maksi, collided violently with the trolley. The force of the impact was so severe that the maintenance vehicle was significantly damaged, leaving the workers with no time to escape.
Casualties and Victims
The collision resulted in immediate casualties among the maintenance crew. The victims have been identified as residents of Baliason in the Shajapur district:
- Bhagwansingh: He was killed instantly upon impact and died on the spot.
- Dilip Jaiswal: He sustained critical injuries in the crash, including the traumatic amputation of one of his legs.
Impact on Rail Traffic
The accident caused an immediate halt to operations on the line. Mukesh Kumar, the Public Relations Officer for the Ratlam Railway Division, confirmed the casualties and noted that rail traffic was disrupted for approximately 30 minutes following the crash.
Investigation Underway
Following the collision, a specialized railway team was dispatched to the site to clear the wreckage and restore normal rail operations. Authorities have launched an official inquiry to determine the exact circumstances that led to the Goa Express striking the maintenance trolley.
Investigators are currently looking into whether there was a lapse in communication or a failure in safety protocols that should have alerted the maintenance crew to the approaching train.