Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:45pm on 19 Aug 2024,Monday India
The Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express narrowly escaped a collision near Siliguri, West Bengal, on August 19, 2024. The incident occurred when the train found itself on the same track as an oil tanker train near Sahudangi, close to New Jalpaiguri Junction. Quick action by the tanker train's guard prevented the collision, causing panic among passengers. The incident is believed to have been caused by a signal failure. Indian Railways has launched an inquiry into the matter. No injuries were reported, and officials are reviewing procedures to prevent future incidents.
