Tractor Rams Into Sampark Kranti Express In Auraiyya, Miraculous Escape For Train Passengers

Auraiyya, May 8 (TNA) Hundreds of passengers on board the Northeast Sampark Kranti Express (22450) going from New Delhi to Guwahati train had a narrow escape on Monday as. atractor trolley collided with it in Auraoyya district of Uttar Pradesh.

The train almost derailed but for good luck. A tractor going from the side of the rail track suddenly came near the railway crossing Kenjhari of Phaphund station and collided with the 22450 non stop train going from New Delhi to Guwahati.

The train narrowly escaped after colliding with the tractor and the tractor was turned into a mangled heap. The train driver stopped the train at some distance. Due to the loud explosion, there was a panic among the passengers. Railway officials reached the spot as soon as the information was received.

Rail traffic was restored by removing the tractor from here in about an hour. During this many other trains remained behind. Railway officials reached the spot to investigate. According to railway officials, the train was passing around 5 am.

collided with a tractor parked on the side at Kenjhari crossing between Pata Phaphund railway station. One coach was damaged in this. The train stopped for about an hour. When all was normal, he was sent to the destination. Due to the accident, three passenger trains including Shram Shakti Express were halted.