Autorickshaw driver dies after being hit by train
A 52-year-old autorickshaw driver died after being struck by a suburban train while crossing tracks at Vandalur Railway Station. Local police have registered a case and are currently investigating the circumstances of the accident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding pedestrian crossings at suburban railway stations.
A 52-year-old autorickshaw driver died after being hit by a suburban electric train while he was crossing the tracks at the Vandalur Railway Station on Sunday.
The Government Railway Police (GRP) officials said the incident took place when Palani, from Lakshmi Nagar in Urapakkam, was returning home after visiting his friend in Vandalur.
Palani had parked his autorickshaw on the GST Road and had gone to visit his friend’s house on the western side of the Vandalur Railway Station. While crossing the railway tracks on his way back, he was hit by a suburban train coming from Chengalpattu.
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