Bagh Express Elephant Collision Near Rudrapur: Male Elephant Killed
A male elephant was killed after being struck by the 13020 Bagh Express near Rudrapur, causing a 90-minute delay in train services.
A tragic Bagh Express elephant collision has claimed the life of a male elephant near Rudrapur. The incident occurred on Wednesday as the train was traversing the tracks between Chhatarpur and Haldi stations, leading to a significant delay in railway operations and an immediate response from forest officials.
Collision Details and Location
The accident took place within the Rudrapur range of the Terai Central Forest Division, specifically near railway pillar number 55/8. The 13020 Bagh Express, which was traveling from Lalkuan toward Rudrapur, struck the animal while it was attempting to cross the railway lines.
The impact was severe, resulting in the death of the male elephant and causing its tusk to break off. Following the collision, railway officials successfully secured the detached tusk, which is scheduled to be handed over to the forest department today.
Impact on Railway Operations
The collision caused significant alarm within both the railway and forest administrations. The incident led to the following disruptions:
- Train Delays: Railway operations were delayed for approximately 90 minutes following the collision.
- Official Response: Forest Range Officer Rupnarayan Gautam, accompanied by several forest department personnel and railway officials, arrived at the site shortly after the accident to assess the situation.
Post-Mortem Examination
A team of forest department veterinarians is scheduled to conduct a post-mortem examination of the elephant to investigate the incident further. The examination is set to take place at 11:00 AM.