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NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
3 Assam Women Hit By Train While Crossing Tracks, Were Going On Morning Walk
Guwahati: A morning walk turned deadly for three women in Assam after they were hit by a train. The accident occurred near Bamunigaon Railway Station when the women were crossing a railway track. Northeast Frontier Railway authority has requested the public not to venture near railway tracks or cross railway tracks except authorised places/locations to avoid any unfortunate incident. At around 5:25 am, two trains - Ujanimukha Puri Express and an NMG goods train - were crossing the area simultaneously. The women allegedly heard the horn and switched tracks but were hit by the other train - Guwahati-bound Puri Express. Locals have alleged that since the Puri Express was on an electric engine and in full speed, it did not blow its horn, which is why women, walking beside the track, did not realise the train was coming from behind. The women came from a Boko village, 300 meters away from the railway track. The victims have been identified as Rumi Das (55), Korabi Malu (60), and Uttara Das (60). "At about 5:25 am, an unfortunate incident took place when 03 ladies, who had come onto the railway track between Bamunigaon and Boko stations in the Kamakhya - Goalpara route, were run over by Train number 15643," said Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer, Northeast Frontier Railway. Boko Police responded to the accident and have launched an inquiry. Authorities are expected to review the safety infrastructure in the accident-prone section. Locals are urging railway officials and the government to implement immediate safeguards to prevent further tragedies. Locals claim that in the past two decades, at least 20 people have died after being hit by a train.
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Morning Walk Turns Fatal After 3 Women Hit By Train Near Bamunigaon Station In Assam
Last Updated: According to the allegations made by some locals, the Puri Express was running at high speed with an electric engine and it did not sound horn. Three women in Assam were hit by a train as they went for a morning walk near Bamunigaon Railway Station. The tragic accident took place as the women were crossing a railway track. At approximately 5:25 a.m., two trains — an NMG goods train and the Ujanimukha Puri Express — were crossing from the station. The women heard a train horn and shifted to another track to avoid it, but were tragically struck by the Puri Express heading towards Guwahati, which was approaching from the opposite direction, reported NDTV. Some locals claim that the Puri Express, running at high speed with an electric engine, did not sound its horn. As a result, the women walking alongside the track were unaware that the train was approaching from behind, said the report. The deceased have been identified as Rumi Das (55), Korabi Malu (60), and Uttara Das (60), all residents of Boko village, nearly 300 metres away from the railway track. 'At about 5:25 am, an unfortunate incident took place when 03 ladies, who had come onto the railway track between Bamunigaon and Boko stations in the Kamakhya – Goalpara route, were run over by Train number 15643," Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer, Northeast Frontier Railway, was quoted as saying by NDTV. Boko Police have launched a probe into the matter and will review the security in the accident-prone areas. Residents are calling on railway authorities and the government to take urgent action and introduce safety measures to prevent such incidents. They allege that at least 20 people have lost their lives in train-related accidents in the area over the last 20 years, said the report. view comments First Published: August 18, 2025, 13:17 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
