Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express collides with herd of elephants in Assam’s Hojai district
New Delhi: A tragic train accident occurred in Assam. A herd of elephants was hit by the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam’s Hojai district, resulting in the death of eight elephants and injuries to one. A forest department official provided this information. A Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) spokesperson said that five coaches and the engine of the train derailed in the incident, although no passengers were injured.
Nagaon Divisional Forest Officer Suhash Kadam said the incident took place in the Changjurai area of Hojai district. Kadam and other forest department officials reached the spot. He said that trains passing through the affected Jamunamukh-Kampur section are being diverted to the up line, and work is underway to restore rail traffic. The Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express connects Sairang in Mizoram to Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi.
Forest and railway officials are currently working together at the site to clear the tracks. Train movement on this section is still suspended. Train services in Assam have been affected by this incident.
