Fatal Collision: Awadh Assam Express Incident

A tragic collision between the Awadh Assam Express and a push trolley led to the death of a railway personnel and injured four others in Bihar's Katihar district. An inquiry has been ordered to investigate potential oversights. Normal train services were promptly resumed after the incident.

A tragic incident occurred on Friday when the Awadh Assam Express train collided with a push trolley in Bihar's Katihar district, resulting in the death of a railway personnel and injuries to four others.

Manoj Kumar Singh, Additional Divisional Railway Manager of Katihar, confirmed that the trolleyman was killed instantly. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

The push trolley was being used for routine patrolling tasks. Authorities have launched a high-level inquiry to determine any possible lapses that led to the collision involving train number 15910. After the incident, train services resumed, and the Awadh Assam Express continued its journey.

(With inputs from agencies.)