Mathura train collision kills 22
At least 22 people were killed mostly women and children and about 40 injured when a train rammed into another near Mathura in Uttar Pradesh, about 150 km southeast of Delhi, on Wednesday.
Both trains were Delhi-bound. At 4.30 a.m., the Mewar Express came to a halt after a chain was pulled. Forty-five minutes later, the Goa Express, coming from behind at full throttle, rammed into its brake van and general compartment for ladies and disabled persons.
Later, it emerged three policemen from Rajasthan had pulled the chain to catch a prisoner, who had tried to escape.
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Both trains were Delhi-bound. At 4.30 a.m., the Mewar Express came to a halt after a chain was pulled. Forty-five minutes later, the Goa Express, coming from behind at full throttle, rammed into its brake van and general compartment for ladies and disabled persons.
Later, it emerged three policemen from Rajasthan had pulled the chain to catch a prisoner, who had tried to escape.
To read the full article, click here...
To read the ePaper, visit: http://epaper.hindustantimes.com/
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