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Man Died After Train Strikes Him While Talking on Phone Near Jalandhar Station
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🗓 01 Aug 2026, 08:38 PM
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A 45‑year‑old vegetable vendor was killed instantly when a train struck him while he was on his mobile phone near DAV Heart railway station in Jalandhar.
Sukhwinder Kumar, a 45‑year‑old vegetable vendor from Jalandhar, lost his life when a train collided with him while he was talking on his mobile phone near the DAV Heart railway station.
The incident was captured by CCTV cameras installed at the crossing, showing the victim standing on the tracks as the train approached.
Jalandhar Police immediately responded, secured the scene, and transported the body to the station for a post‑mortem examination.
Authorities are investigating whether any safety measures were breached and are reviewing the crossing’s signage and barriers.
The incident has raised concerns about pedestrian safety near railway tracks in the city.
The incident was captured by CCTV cameras installed at the crossing, showing the victim standing on the tracks as the train approached.
Jalandhar Police immediately responded, secured the scene, and transported the body to the station for a post‑mortem examination.
Authorities are investigating whether any safety measures were breached and are reviewing the crossing’s signage and barriers.
The incident has raised concerns about pedestrian safety near railway tracks in the city.