CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: Two youths killed after being hit by train in Kanpur, CCTV footage surfaces
Two youths died tragically after being hit by a train while trying to cross a railway crossing in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The two were running to cross a closed railway crossing. At that moment, a speeding train arrived, giving them no chance to react. The accident happened so suddenly that before people nearby could understand anything, both had lost their lives. The horror of the incident came to light after CCTV footage surfaced.
According to information, the two youths were trying to cross the railway crossing to get to the other side. Despite the possibility of an approaching train, they attempted to cross the tracks in haste. During this, both were hit by the train and died on the spot. Panic spread in the surrounding area after the incident. It is being said that one of the deceased had come home to celebrate the Karwa Chauth festival. The family had hoped to spend time with him during the festival, but the accident turned joy into mourning.
After receiving information, teams of the railway police and local police reached the spot. Both bodies were taken into custody and sent for post-mortem examination. Police also examined footage from CCTV cameras installed around the incident site. In the footage, the two youths can be seen running to cross the railway crossing. Police have appealed to people to exercise caution while crossing railway crossings and to avoid passing under closed gates or acting in haste.
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