A potential train accident was averted in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday night when a dumper driver dumped earth on the railway track near Raghuraj Singh railway crossing in Semri area on the Lalganj-Unnao rail route and fled. The gateman noticed a train approaching from Raibareli and alerted the station master, who...
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in turn informed the train driver. The driver applied emergency brakes and stopped the train before reaching the crossing. Local residents helped clear the earth from the tracks, allowing the train to proceed. The incident is believed to be an accident, with the dumper's bucket reportedly breaking and spilling earth. The railway authorities confirmed that the train was stopped before reaching the crossing and that the track was cleared to ensure smooth traffic flow.