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Three family members killed by express train near Doddaballapur
Three members of a family were struck and killed by an express train near Doddaballapur in what authorities say was a tragic accident at a railway curve. The incident occurred at a location where two rail tracks converge, with investigators suggesting the victims failed to notice the approaching train.
LSN India ·
A family of three lost their lives when they were struck by an express train at a curve near Doddaballapur on Tuesday. The accident took place at a railway junction where two tracks intersect, creating a blind spot for pedestrians crossing the rails.
According to preliminary investigations, the three individuals did not observe the incoming express train as it approached the curved section of track. The configuration of the railway lines at this location, with tracks meeting at an angle, may have obstructed visibility of the oncoming train.
Experts have long flagged safety concerns at railway crossings where multiple tracks converge, particularly in areas with limited sightlines. The curve at Doddaballapur has now come under renewed scrutiny following the fatal incident.
Railway authorities have launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the accident. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety at unmanned railway crossings across the region, where inadequate signage and warning systems remain persistent issues.