This Article is From Mar 20, 2012

15 killed as train rams into jeep in Hathras

15 killed as train rams into jeep in Hathras
Hathras, Uttar Pradesh: Fifteen people were killed and two others seriously injured when the Mathura-Kasganj Express rammed into a jeep at an unmanned railway crossing here on Tuesday morning.

The accident took place at the unmanned railway crossing near Madu Railway Station at 7.19 am in the district.

The jeep was carrying 17 passengers, Superintendent of Police Chandra Prakash said.

While 15 people were killed on the spot, two of the injured have been admitted to a hospital, he said.

Railway sources in Delhi said the mishap took place when the jeep tried to cross the track even as the train was approaching.

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