Chennai, 8 July (H.S.): A devastating train accident occurred in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district, claiming the lives of three individuals, including two children, when a school van was hit by the Villupuram-Mayiladuthurai Express train at an unmanned level crossing gate near Semmankuppam. The Southern Railway has initiated an investigation and has pinned the blame on the school van driver, stating that the driver tried to cross the tracks despite the approaching train.

In a swift action, the railway authorities have dismissed the gatekeeper from service. According to reports, six students and the van driver were injured in the accident, and the injured students were rushed to the Cuddalore Government Hospital. The two children who lost their lives in the accident were identified as Niwas (12) and D. Charumathi (16), while a 55-year-old man named Annadurai died after coming into contact with a snapped electrical cable.

The Southern Railway has assured that appropriate action will be taken once the investigation findings are complete, and the Divisional Railway Manager and branch officers have reached the accident site to oversee the relief efforts.

A shocking revelation has emerged in the investigation of the Cuddalore train accident, which claimed the lives of three individuals, including two children. According to Southern Railway, the van driver repeatedly insisted on crossing the railway gate despite the gatekeeper's attempts to close it. The gatekeeper tried to shut the gate, but before he could, the van driver attempted to cross, resulting in the devastating collision.

The Southern Railway has initiated an investigation into the incident and has assured that action will be taken against those responsible. The accident has raised concerns about railway safety, and the authorities are probing the circumstances leading to the tragedy.

In a swift action, the Southern Railway has dismissed the gatekeeper from service, while action is being taken against the van driver. The incident has sparked questions about the safety measures in place at railway crossings and the need for stricter enforcement to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary