Gujarat: Attempt to derail train in Botad, large piece of iron placed on railway track

Gujarat: Attempt to derail train in Botad, large piece of iron placed on railway track

An attempt was made to overturn a train last night on the railway track near Kundli village in Botad district of Gujarat. Actually, the passenger train stopped after hitting a piece of iron lying on the track and after this the engine of the train stopped. After this the train was sent off with the help of another engine.

Due to this, the Okha Bhavnagar train remained standing on the track for about 3 hours late at night. After this, railway officials, RPF and Ranpur police reached the spot and started investigation. Let us tell you that this incident happened near Ranpur police station of Botad in Gujarat.

According to the information, someone had placed a 4 feet long piece of old track on the track. In such a situation, the train stopped due to the engine of the train colliding with the cement sleepers while running beside it. After this, the Railway Police and Railway Department informed the Ranpur Police at 7.30 am.

After this, Ranpur Police, SP and SoG team reached the spot and started investigation. Many sleepers of the railway track have been broken in this incident. Due to this, the rail service on this route is affected for the time being.


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