Tragic Train Accident Claims Lives of Mother and Daughter in Gurugram
Woman, daughter run over by train while crossing tracks at Garhi Harsaru junction
Hindustan Times
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A tragic accident at Garhi Harsaru Junction railway station, near Gurugram, India, resulted in the deaths of Madhu Bala, 65, and her daughter Mamta Singh, 40, after they were struck by a train while crossing the tracks. The incident highlights safety concerns as locals report a lack of functional footbridges at the station.
- 01Madhu Bala and Mamta Singh were killed by a train at Garhi Harsaru Junction.
- 02The accident occurred while they were crossing tracks to reach the opposite platform.
- 03Officials emphasize the importance of using designated crossings.
- 04Locals report a lack of functional footbridges, forcing commuters to cross tracks.
- 05Government Railway Police are investigating the incident.
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In a tragic incident at Garhi Harsaru Junction railway station, approximately 15 km from Gurugram, India, a mother and daughter were killed after being struck by a train while attempting to cross the tracks. The victims, Madhu Bala (65) and Mamta Singh (40), residents of Aliyar Dhana village in Manesar, were on their way to Jaipur when the accident occurred around 8:30 am. They tried to cross the tracks to reach the opposite platform but were caught by trains approaching from both directions. Preliminary investigations indicate that they were crossing at an undesignated point, despite repeated advisories from officials to use designated crossings or foot overbridges. However, locals have expressed concerns about the lack of a functional footbridge at the station, which forces commuters to cross the tracks. The Government Railway Police (GRP) have taken the bodies for post-mortem examination and are preparing a detailed report on the incident. Authorities have stated that necessary action will be taken in accordance with procedures.
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This incident raises serious safety concerns for commuters at Garhi Harsaru Junction, highlighting the need for functional footbridges to prevent such tragedies.
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