Two women died while one sustained severe injuries after being hit by a speeding train at Subash Nagar railway crossing under Aishbagh police station area on Monday.
According to the police, at around 11 am, three women were hit by a speeding train at Subhash Nagar railway crossing while they were trying to cross the railway track.
The victims were rushed to a nearby hospital where two of the victims were declared dead while the third victim is reportedly critical and is undergoing treatment at Hamidia hospital.
The Victims were a resident of Sudama Nagar area of Old Subhash Nagar and met an accident while on their way to home after collecting pension. When the two reached the railway crossing it was closed and they tried to cross the railway track, but were hit by a speeding train. The deceased were identified as lateefa Ali (65) and Hajra Bee (70).
In another incident of death near railway crossing a labour died after being hit by a speeding train near Pul Patra railway station crossing on Monday. According to the police a man was hit by speeding train at Pul Patra on Monday morning. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead.
The victim was identified as Pratap Singh of Aishbagh area. He used to work as a labour. Police were not able to confirm that it was an accident or the victim committed suicide. The locals and commuters told that the victim was hit accidentally. The police have registered a case under section 174 of the CrPC and have started further investigation.