Train Accident / Two Workers Killed After Being Hit Speeding Train In Sundargarh's Rourkela
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The incident occurred near a railway crossing, where the victims were reportedly attempting to cross the tracks.
Rourkela, Sep 24: Two workers were killed after being struck by a speeding train near Rourkela in Sundargarh district late Tuesday night.
The deceased have been identified as residents of Basanti Colony in Haripur Basti.
Preliminary reports suggest that the accident took place when the victims were attempting to cross the tracks, unaware of the approaching train.
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On being informed about the incident, police and railway officials reached the spot and launched a probe into the incident. Later, the bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.
An investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the accident.
More details awaited.
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