A 25-year-old woman was injured after the heavy metal door of a goods train fell on a car passing beneath the railway under bridge (RUB) in Hallomajra on Sunday evening.
A graduate from Panjab University, she along with her family had gone to visit her grandmother in Hallomajra. They were returning home when the incident took place. “The matter has been taken seriously. “The safety of passengers and the general public is the Railways’ top priority. We regret the injury and inconvenience caused,” he added.
The incident took place around 4.20 pm when the goods train, reportedly coming from Visakhapatnam, was crossing the bridge. Bystanders called the police and rushed her to Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Sector 32 for treatment.
police said she is out of danger Although she received injuries on her head. A daily diary report was registered as the police said no complaint was received from the victim. Taking serious note of the incident, Railways officials said an inquiry committee had been constituted to investigate the matter. The incident is being investigated and appropriate corrective action will follow,” said senior divisional commercial manager Yashanjit Singh.
The victim, Preeti, was travelling in a Toyota Corolla with her family and was seated in the middle of the backseat. There were six people in the car at the time, including an infant.
