A tragic accident on the railway tracks in Salem district claimed the lives of a mother and her daughter on Monday morning. The two women were on their way to work when they were struck by a locomotive.
Details of the Fatal Incident
The victims have been identified as K Bakkiyam, aged 54, and her daughter Manju, aged 25. Both were residents of Manathal village. The accident occurred around 9:30 am near Mecheri in Salem district. According to preliminary information, the two were crossing the railway tracks at the time when they were hit and crushed by the engine of a train.
Immediate Response and Investigation
Railway police personnel swiftly arrived at the scene following the accident. They retrieved the bodies of the two women and sent them to the Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital for a postmortem examination. The police have officially registered a case and are investigating the exact circumstances that led to the fatal incident. Initial reports indicate the women were heading to their workplace when the tragedy struck.
A Recurring Safety Concern
This heartbreaking event highlights the persistent danger of unauthorized railway track crossings. Such accidents, often resulting in fatalities, continue to be reported despite repeated safety warnings from railway authorities. The incident in Mecheri serves as a grim reminder for the public to use only designated overbridges or crossings. The local community has been left in shock by the sudden loss of the two women.
The railway police are continuing their probe into the matter to ascertain if any other factors contributed to the accident.
