A tragic Murshidabad train-school van collision claimed four lives on Friday morning in West Bengal. Three school students and one cyclist died at the Gobindpur railway crossing. Four others, including three students and the van driver, suffered critical injuries. Rescue teams rushed the injured to Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital. Police started an investigation into the incident.
Passenger train hits school van at Murshidabad railway crossing, killing three students and a cyclist.
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According to police, the railway gate remained closed while the Howrah-bound Nabadwip Dham Express passed. However, the crossing reportedly reopened before another passenger train arrived. The school van driver saw the open gate and tried to cross the tracks. At the same time, a cyclist also entered the crossing. Moments later, the Nimtita-Katwa local train struck the van at high speed.The powerful impact crushed the school van and threw it beside the railway tracks
. Three students from Gobindpur village died at the scene. The cyclist, identified as 50-year-old Jamshed Sheikh, also lost his life. Meanwhile, local residents quickly reached the accident spot. They worked together to rescue trapped children before police joined the operation.
Emergency responders shifted the injured victims to Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital. Doctors continue to treat the survivors. Police also sent the bodies for post-mortem examination. Officials are collecting statements from witnesses. Furthermore, they are examining how the railway crossing opened before the second train passed.
The Murshidabad train-school van collision has raised fresh concerns about railway crossing safety. Authorities will investigate whether human error caused the accident. Railway and police officials are expected to submit detailed reports. Families and local residents have demanded strict action if negligence is confirmed. The incident highlights the need for stronger safety measures at unmanned and manned railway crossings.
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