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One railway worker killed, another injured while clearing debris of derailed train

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Published : Nov 3, 2022, 10:35 PM IST

Updated : Nov 4, 2022, 9:45 AM IST

Two railway workers killed, one injured while clearing debris of derailed goods train
Two railway workers killed, one injured while clearing debris of derailed goods train

The deceased has been identified as senior technician Ranjit Kumar, while Mrig Bhushan Singh was rushed to Dhanbad Railway Hospital.

Dhanbad (Jharkhand): One railway worker died while another one was severely injured on Thursday while they were clearing debris after a goods train derailed near Gurpa railway station between Dhanbad-Gaya.

The deceased has been identified as senior technician Ranjit Kumar, while Mrig Bhushan Singh was rushed to Dhanbad Railway Hospital. Injured Mrig Bhushan Singh said that the damaged goods train were being removed with the help of a crane when a bogey fell on the workers causing the accident.

Due to brake failure on October 26 near Gurpa railway station in the Gaya, 53 out of 57 coaches of the goods train derailed and the cleaning of debris was under process since then.

Last Updated :Nov 4, 2022, 9:45 AM IST
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