Gangman Killed by Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Express Near Chhatrapur
A devastating accident has claimed the life of a railway worker in Odisha. A 58-year-old gangman was struck and killed by the Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam inter-state express train while he was performing essential maintenance work on the tracks.
Fatal Incident in Ganjam District
The tragedy occurred on October 2, 2026, at approximately 11:00 AM. The victim, identified as K. Gobind Patra, was working in the railway section located between the Ganjam and Chhatrapur stations in Odisha's Ganjam district.
At the time of the collision, two other gangmen were performing duties a short distance away from Patra. Despite their proximity, the sudden arrival of the express train resulted in the fatal impact.
GRP Investigation and Preliminary Findings
The Government Railway Police (GRP) in Berhampur responded to the scene to secure the area. According to Santosh Kumar Bahinipati, the Inspector-in-Charge of the GRP Berhampur, the victim's body was recovered from the site and subsequently transported to MKCG Medical College for a post-mortem examination. Following the medical procedures, the remains were released to his family.
Preliminary investigations conducted by the GRP suggest that Patra may have inadvertently stepped into the path of the oncoming Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Express.
Ongoing Probe into the Accident
While the preliminary theory points toward an accidental step into the train's path, authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation. The GRP is working to determine the precise circumstances and exact cause of the collision to ensure all safety protocols were followed during the maintenance operation.