A loco Pilot and Assistant loco Pilot of a goods train were killed in a freak accident near Tati Station of Ranchi Division in Ranchi late on Sunday. According to South Eastern Railway, the engine of a UTV (A track machine which carries rail panels from track side to central depot) failed on an up-gradient, resulting in rolling down and dashing with engine of loaded goods train.
This caused severe damage to the engine cab of the goods train and the loco Pilot and Assistant loco pilot trapped inside the engine. The Operator and assistant UTV also suffered injuries. The Railways sent its team to rescue the two drivers; however the Assistant loco Pilot Suraj Kumar died on the spot. loco Pilot DK Das at site was given medical help and at Rourkela, where he was admitted briefly and then finally shifted to Mahavir Medica hospital in Ranchi but his life could not be saved.
A high-level committee under chairmanship of Chief Safety Officer constituted by General Manager, South Eastern Railway visited here today to enquire into the incident.
An FIR for negligence in train movement has been also registered with GRP. Five staffs have been suspended on the basis of preliminary findings.
The Railways will give compensation, retirement benefits and Government job as per the existing norms to the deceased families.