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A devastating railway accident occurred near Patna when the Vande Bharat Express struck a family crossing the tracks. Three men from Tadapar village were killed instantly while traveling to a Tilak ceremony. The fourth victim suffered critical injuries with severed limbs. The incident highlights the extreme dangers of crossing railway tracks, especially with high-speed trains.

Key Points: Vande Bharat Express Tragedy Kills 3 in Patna Railway Accident

  • Vande Bharat Express hits family members while crossing tracks
  • Three men killed instantly at Mekra Mamrakha village
  • Victims were heading to attend a Tilak ceremony
  • Fourth victim critically injured with severed limbs
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3 killed as Vande Bharat Express hits them while crossing railway tracks in Patna

Tragic train accident near Patna claims three lives as family members crossing tracks are struck by high-speed Vande Bharat Express

"We arrived at the scene as soon as we received information about the incident. - Navneet Rai, Pandarak Police Station Chief"

Patna, Sept 19

A tragic incident occurred near Pandarak railway station in Patna district's Barh subdivision on Friday, when the Vande Bharat Express train struck four members of a family.

According to sources, the accident took place around 5 p.m. in Mekra Mamrakha village.

The victims, residents of Tadapar village under Harnaut police station in Nalanda district, were on their way to attend a Tilak ceremony.

The deceased have been identified as Jitu Manjhi (24), son of Ravindra Manjhi, Nago Manjhi (25), son of Jawahar Manjhi and Reetlal Manjhi (60), son of late Saudagar Manjhi.

All three died on the spot after being hit while crossing the tracks. They probably failed to anticipate the speed of the train and came under its impact.

A fourth victim, Jaglal Manjhi (50), also the son of late Saudagar Manjhi, suffered grievous injuries, with his limbs severed in the impact.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital and later referred to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), where his condition is reported to be critical.

The accident scene was described as horrific, with difficulty in identifying the deceased due to the severity of the injuries.

The railway and local police have reached the spot, and further investigations are underway.

As news of the accident spread, a large crowd of locals gathered at the site and immediately informed the railway police. Police officials soon arrived, took possession of the bodies, and sent them to the Barh Sub-divisional Hospital for postmortem examination.

Speaking on the incident, Navneet Rai, Pandarak Police Station Chief, said: "We arrived at the scene as soon as we received information about the incident. The bodies have been taken into custody and sent for postmortem. The matter is being investigated. The family members of the deceased have been informed."

The horrific incident has left the local community in shock, highlighting once again the dangers of crossing tracks in high-speed train zones.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Very tragic incident. While the train is not at fault, railways need to build more foot over bridges in rural areas. Villagers often have to cross tracks to reach their destinations. Proper infrastructure could prevent such accidents.
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Arjun K
So sad to hear this. Entire family going for a Tilak ceremony and meeting such a fate. The government should compensate the family adequately and provide proper medical treatment for the injured person.
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Sarah B
This is absolutely devastating. While we mourn the loss, we must also acknowledge that public awareness about high-speed trains is still lacking in many rural areas. Railway authorities need to conduct regular safety campaigns.
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Vikram M
Very tragic. But we also need to be honest - people continue to take risks crossing tracks despite knowing the dangers. Both infrastructure improvement and personal responsibility are needed to prevent such incidents.
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Nikhil C
My heart goes out to the family. The description of the scene is just horrific. Hope the railways install proper fencing along tracks in populated areas to prevent such crossings. Safety should be the top priority.

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