Woman run over by express train while crossing track near Singaperumal Koil railway station
A 22-year-old woman was fatally struck by an express train while crossing tracks near the Singaperumal Koil railway station in Tamil Nadu. Her friend, who was with her at the time, sustained only minor injuries.
Why it matters
This tragic accident underscores the persistent safety risks associated with unauthorized railway track crossings in India.
A 22-year-old woman was run over by an express train while she was crossing the railway tracks near Singaperumal Koil railway station in Chengalpet district on Sunday night.
The victim has been identified as Keertika, a native of Mannargudi in Tiruvarur district. She was employed at a private company in Maraimalai Nagar and was staying in a rented house near Singaperumal Koil.
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