Gujarat: A 54-year-old woman died after being run over by the Mumbai-bound semi high-speed Vande Bharat Express train near Anand railway station in Gujarat on Tuesday.
The victim, identified as Beatrice Archibald Peter, was crossing the track when the accident took place at 4.37 pm, said a GRP official adding that Peter, a resident of Ahmedabad, was apparently visiting a relative in Anand.
The train was on its way to Mumbai Central from Gandhinagar Capital station. It does not have a halt at Anand. Further investigation was underway.
Recently, there have been multiple reports on instances when the train collided with cattle in Gujarat.
Labourers run over by train in Delhi
Last month, 3 people were run over by a train between Badli Yard and Holambi in Delhi. The deceased were were identified as Mohd Hafiz, Mohd Shahrukh (both are relatives) and Riyazul. All of them are in the age bracket ranging from 19 to 21 years.
The bodies were found lying a little away from Badli station towards Holambi. Station Master Badli conveyed the information about the unfortunate incident.
Initial enquiry revealed that these three and a fourth person Mohd Ehsaan, who also works and stays with them, had gone to a nearby park and were returning to their residence.
(with inputs from PTI)
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