Historical Events tagged with "express train"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Train Crash in Madhya Pradesh River
September 14th, 1997 27 years ago
Five bogies of the Ahmedabad–Howrah Express derailed and plunged into a river in Bilaspur district, leading to the deaths of 81 passengers. A collision with a lorry at a level crossing was suspected to be the cause, triggering immediate rescue operations. Unprecedented rains in the area had reportedly weakened the railway track, contributing to the tragedy.
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