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Chennai, July 8: In the wake of a tragic accident involving a school van and a speeding train near Semmanguppam in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district, railway authorities have suspended the gatekeeper for alleged negligence. The officials said two girl students died in the accident. Earlier reports said that three children died; however, the officials confirmed the death of two students. The incident, which occurred at around 7.45 a.m., claimed the lives of two students and left several others seriously injured. The accident took place at an unmanned level crossing near Semmanguppam, where a school van carrying children attempted to cross the tracks despite an approaching train. Cuddalore: Passenger Train Rams Into School Van Near Unmanned Railway Gate in Tamil Nadu, 3 Children Killed (Watch Videos). Eyewitnesses said the van was hit by a passenger train bound for Chidambaram and was dragged nearly 50 metres before coming to a halt. The impact left the van mangled and sparked panic among locals. Tragically, two students died on the spot, while the injured, including the driver and several schoolchildren, were rushed to Cuddalore Government Hospital. Some are said to be in critical condition. Following the incident, the Tiruchi Railway Division moved swiftly to take disciplinary action. Pankaj Sharma, the gatekeeper on duty at the time, was suspended pending an inquiry. Railway sources said preliminary findings suggested the gate was left open or not properly secured when the van crossed the tracks. A high-level inquiry committee has been constituted to investigate the exact sequence of events that led to the collision. Tamil Nadu Road Accident: 3-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Run Over by Auto-Rickshaw While Playing Outside Her Home in Ramanathapuram, CCTV Video Surfaces. The committee will examine CCTV footage, eyewitness statements, and railway communication logs to establish accountability and suggest safety improvements. The tragic incident sparked outrage among parents and local residents, who allege that inadequate safety measures at railway crossings are putting lives at risk. "This could have been avoided if proper warning systems were in place. Our children should not pay the price for someone else's negligence," said Manisamy (45), a resident of Semmanguppam. Railway officials have assured that strict action will follow based on the inquiry's outcome, and steps will be taken to enhance safety at vulnerable railway crossings across the region. Meanwhile, grief and shock continue to grip the community, as families mourn the loss of young lives in a tragedy that could have been prevented.
Chennai, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) In the wake of a tragic accident involving a school van and a speeding train near Semmanguppam in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district, railway authorities have suspended the gatekeeper for alleged negligence. The officials said two girl students died in the accident. Earlier reports said that three children died; however, the officials confirmed the death of two students. The incident, which occurred at around 7.45 a.m., claimed the lives of two students and left several others seriously injured. The accident took place at an unmanned level crossing near Semmang ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 17 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report on the train-school van collision in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, on July 8, which claimed the lives of three children and left several others injured. It has issued notices to the Chairman, Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, and the Chief Secretary and DGP of Tamil Nadu, seeking a detailed report within two weeks. The commission has also asked for the current health status of the injured children. In a statement issued today, the commission said the incident raises serio ...Read More >
Cuddalore: A school van crossing the railway tracks at Semmamkuppam in Cuddalore district was hit by a train on Tuesday morning killing three children and injuring another and the van driver. While Southern Railway claimed the van driver forced the level crossing guard to open the gate saying they would be late for school, witnesses and the injured schoolboy said the gate was open when the van passed through.The van was ripped off from the rear side in the impact and dragged by the train for almost 50 metres. The injured schoolboy Viswesh said, "We usually cross the railway gate around 7.30am ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The railway department has formed an inquiry committee to investigate the accident case where a train collided with a school van in Cuddalore. According to a Thanthi TV report, officials from the railway safety department have issued summons to 13 people, including gatekeeper Pankaj Sharma and van driver Shankar, instructing them to appear before the committee. Three school students were killed in Cuddalore district on Tuesday when the van they were travelling in collided with a passenger train. Around 7:45 am, the school van carrying the students attempted to cross the railway lev ...Read More >
Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu), Jul 8 (PTI) Two students were killed when the school van they were travelling in collided with a passenger train at Semmanguppam in this district on Tuesday, officials said. Due to the impact, the vehicle carrying students was flung a distance away from the level crossing after it hit the running train. The loco pilot managed to stop the train after traversing some distance, police said. The railways suspended the gatekeeper for violating safety rules, and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh to the grievously injured and Rs 50,000 f ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The legacy of Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa, who once stopped the Afghan forces at the Khyber Pass, is not merely history but a living inheritance, said Dr A. Tajinder Pal Singh Nalwa, his descendant. "If we could protect India from invasions then, we must now protect our children's minds from disintegration." Dr Nalwa was speaking to Sikh educators, community members, students, and lawyers at a seminar hosted by the Sikh Education Society at Guru Nanak High School Lecture Hall. Presided over by former DGP Tejdeep Kaur Menon, president of the Telangana Sikh Society, the seminar focused ...Read More >