At least UP: 8 passengers killed and 30 others injured as Mewar Express and Goa Express collide near Mathura, Railways have ordered for probe. people were killed and over a dozen injured after two trains collided early this morning near Mathura in Uttar Pradesh.The luggage section of the coach probably prevented heavier casualties, he said. Railway officials said the driver of the Goa Express was either over-speeding or may have jumped the signal.
"Prima facie the driver of the Goa Express disregarded the signal.
either he did not stop the train at the signal or did not proceed on a cautious speed," Deputy Regional Manager of Railways, Agra zone, R D Tripathi told reporters.
Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is in Kolkata, ordered an inquiry into the mishap and announced an ex-gratia of Rs five lakh to the next of the kin of the deceased. (MORE) PTI SGI MPB AKK.
PTI22 killed as one train rams into another in Mathura
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