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Published Sep 17, 2024 at 2:10 PM IST

Attempted Train Derailment In Ghazipur, Block Of Wood Found On Train Track

Another apparent attempt to derail a train in Uttar Pradesh has emerged, as a wooden block was discovered on the tracks in Ghazipur while the Swatantrata Senani Express was approaching. This incident is the latest in a series of derailment attempts following the recent Kanpur train derailment bid. Fortunately, a major disaster was avoided thanks to the quick response of the train driver, who applied the emergency brakes promptly upon spotting the wooden plank.
 

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