A tragic accident occurred at Badh railway station under the Danapur division where a 55-year-old man lost his life after being hit by the Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Express. The victim, identified as Sanjay Raut, was a resident of Nalanda and had been deaf and mute since birth. The incident took place on Tuesday morning around 9 a.m. while the high-speed train was passing through platform number 2. Family members identified the body on Thursday after a video of the incident went viral on social media.
How did the accident occur at Badh station?
Sanjay Raut had left his home to visit his in-laws when he reached Badh station. According to witnesses, he was standing near the edge of the platform to spit tobacco when the Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 22348) approached at high speed. Since the train does not have a scheduled stop at this station, it was traveling at a significant velocity. People on the platform shouted to warn him and the loco pilot sounded continuous horns, but due to his hearing impairment, Raut could not hear the warnings and was struck by the train.
What are the official details and safety advisories?
The Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) arrived at the scene and initiated legal proceedings. The victim sustained severe head injuries and later died during treatment in Patna. GRP officials at Barh have registered a case of unnatural death and the body was handed over to the relatives after a post-mortem examination. Railway authorities have issued a reminder to passengers to follow safety rules and maintain a safe distance from the platform edge, especially when high-speed trains pass through without halting.
- Victim: Sanjay Raut (55), resident of Shahabad, Nalanda
- Train Number: 22348 Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Express
- Incident Location: Platform No. 2, Badh Railway Station
- Authorities involved: GRP and RPF Danapur Division