A tragic incident occurred in Jaisalmer district on Friday night when a train struck a herd of camels crossing the railway track near Sagra village in the Lathi police station area. Three camels were killed in the accident, and one camel became trapped under a train compartment, causing the train to remain stranded for 25 minutes. This led to significant inconvenience for passengers onboard.
Details of the Incident
According to reports, the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur passenger train had departed from Lathi railway station on Friday night and was heading towards Jaisalmer. As it approached Sagra village, it collided with a group of camels that were crossing the tracks. The impact resulted in the instant death of three camels, while one camel was caught under the train, forcing the train to halt.
Impact on Train Services
The train remained stationary for approximately 25 minutes as authorities worked to remove the remains of the camel from under the compartment. Only after the tracks were cleared was the train allowed to proceed on its journey. The delay caused inconvenience to passengers, who were left waiting during the removal process.
Local authorities have reported the incident, and further investigations are underway to determine the circumstances that led to the camels being on the tracks. Such incidents highlight the ongoing challenges of wildlife crossing railway lines in rural areas.
