A Vande Bharat Express train was involved in a collision with an auto-rickshaw late Monday night near Varkala, Kerala. While no injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred around 10 p.m. local time in the Akathumuri area, authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding how the auto-rickshaw came to be on the tracks and the subsequent flight of the vehicle’s driver. The incident caused a brief delay as the auto-rickshaw was removed, highlighting ongoing concerns about railway safety and traffic adherence in the region.
Varkala, India – A Vande Bharat Express train collided with an auto-rickshaw late Monday night, though no injuries were reported in the incident.
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The collision occurred around 10 p.m. local time in the Akathumuri area of Varkala. Authorities are investigating how the auto-rickshaw ended up on the railway tracks.
According to reports, the auto-rickshaw driver fled the scene and has not yet been located. Railway officials have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The train was delayed briefly while the auto-rickshaw was removed from the tracks, resuming its journey at approximately 11:20 p.m. local time. The incident underscores the importance of railway safety and adherence to traffic regulations near train lines.
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