Tragic Accident at Closed Railway Crossing in Maharashtra's Palghar

Two men from Bihar lost their lives and one was injured after being run over by a train at a closed railway crossing in Maharashtra's Palghar district. The trio, working as industrial laborers, attempted to cross the defunct path due to the absence of an alternate route.

In a tragic incident in Maharashtra's Palghar district, two men were killed and another injured after being hit by a train at a closed railway crossing, according to district officials.

Vivekanand Kadam, the chief of Palghar's disaster management cell, confirmed the fatalities, stating that all three individuals were originally from Motihari in Bihar and employed as industrial laborers in Boisar.

Despite the crossing being officially closed for years, locals continue to risk using it, highlighting the urgent need for alternative routes in the area to ensure public safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)