First Video of Murshidabad School Van Crash Shows Train Slamming Into Vehicle

Murshidabad: On Friday morning, the day started with painful news in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. A pool car carrying schoolchildren collided with a local train near Govindopur railway gate. The collision was so strong that the van was completely shattered and there were screams all around. 3 people including 2 school children died in this accident. Many children are seriously injured. He was immediately taken to Murshidabad Medical College Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment.

What happened at the railway crossing at the time of the incident?

According to eyewitnesses, the school van carrying children was crossing the railway line at around seven in the morning. Meanwhile, the local train coming from Katwa reached there at high speed and hit the van. After the accident, people present nearby ran to the spot and started relief work. Police and railway officials were also immediately informed. Within some time, administration teams reached the spot.

Was the railway gate open or was there a lapse in security arrangements?

This is the biggest question arising after the accident. Local people allege that necessary vigilance was not taken at the crossing. People say that if the gate had been closed on time, such a big accident would not have happened. There is no clear answer from the railways on this yet. Officials say that only after a complete investigation it will be known whether the accident happened due to human error, technical fault or some other reason.

What steps has the railway taken for investigation?

Taking the matter seriously, Eastern Railway has constituted a ten-member investigation team. The team is inspecting the accident site and trying to find out what was the condition of the signal system, railway gates and gatemen on duty at the time of the accident. Railway officials say that further action will be decided on the basis of the investigation report and if negligence of any employee is found, strict action will be taken against him.

Why did the local people get angry?

After the accident, a large number of people gathered at the spot. People raised questions on the security arrangements of the railways and demanded action against those responsible. Many people said that this was not a "sudden" accident but happened due to negligence. Some people said that there were 8 children in the van, but the administration has not yet confirmed this figure.

What are you waiting for now?

At present, the eyes of the entire matter are fixed on the investigation report of the railways. The report will make it clear what was the real reason behind the accident and who is responsible. On the other hand, the condition of the children admitted in the hospital is also being continuously monitored.

This incident has once again left big questions regarding the safety standards and monitoring system at the railway crossing. If the investigation proves to be a mistake, then it is certain that a serious debate will erupt on the functioning and safety management of the railways in the coming days.