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65-year-old woman killed by freight train while crossing tracks in Shahdol
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 12:31 PM
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A 65-year-old woman died on the spot after being struck by a freight train while crossing the tracks in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh. Police have registered an FIR and begun investigation.
A tragic accident occurred in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, when a 65-year-old woman was hit by a moving freight train as she attempted to cross the railway line. The incident took place near a level crossing and resulted in her immediate death at the scene.
According to initial reports, the woman suffered from reduced hearing and was unable to hear the train's horn, which contributed to the mishap. Witnesses said she stepped onto the tracks unaware of the approaching freight.
Local police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) and launched a formal investigation to determine the exact circumstances and assess any safety lapses at the crossing. The case is being treated as a fatal accident, and authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution near railway tracks.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety at unmanned or poorly signposted railway crossings in the region.
According to initial reports, the woman suffered from reduced hearing and was unable to hear the train's horn, which contributed to the mishap. Witnesses said she stepped onto the tracks unaware of the approaching freight.
Local police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) and launched a formal investigation to determine the exact circumstances and assess any safety lapses at the crossing. The case is being treated as a fatal accident, and authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution near railway tracks.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety at unmanned or poorly signposted railway crossings in the region.