Train services on Western Railway were disrupted after a person was run over by a Vande Bharat Express between Vaitarna and Virar. The incident led to delays and halted local trains, affecting commuters during the afternoon rush
Vande Bharat train hits a man in Virar; train services disrupted. (File pic)
Train services on the Western Railway were severely disrupted on Thursday afternoon after an unidentified person was run over by a high-speed Vande Bharat Express in the Virar section.
According to railway officials, the incident occurred between Vaitarna and Virar when the individual allegedly trespassed onto the tracks and got entangled with the fast-moving train, leading to a fatal accident.
A spokesperson from Western Railway confirmed that the mishap led to significant delays and disruptions in suburban services. The spokesperson stated, “Due to a railway accident involving an individual between Vaitarna and Virar, the 3:00 pm Dahanu local train departing from Virar has been halted between Naringi and Ghaskopri in Virar. Additionally, the 3:45 pm Virar-Dahanu local train has been detained at Virar."
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