Tamil Nadu: 21-Year-Old Pregnant Woman Dies After Falling From Moving Train in Ulundurpet, Investigation Launched After Family Alleges Emergency Chain Failure
In Tamil Nadu, a pregnant woman tragically fells from a moving train near Ulundurpet, leading to her untimely death. Despite efforts to activate the emergency chain, the train continues, prompting investigations into the incident's circumstances.
Ulundurpet, May 4: A heartbreaking incident unfolded on Thursday night as a 21-year-old pregnant woman fell from a moving train near Ulundurpet in Tamil Nadu. Kasturi, seven months pregnant, was travelling with her family from Chennai to Sankarankovil for her baby shower ceremony. Despite efforts to activate the emergency chain, the train failed to stop, leading to Kasturi's fatal fall. Southern Railway has initiated an inquiry into the incident, while the family alleges a malfunction in the emergency chain system.
According to a report by the Times of India, the harrowing ordeal began when Kasturi, feeling unwell, moved towards the S9 coach's entrance to vomit. However, she lost her balance and fell off the train as her panicked relatives attempted to activate the emergency chain to halt the train's movement. Despite their efforts, the train continued, and Kasturi's body was discovered after a three-hour search along the tracks. Tamil Nadu: Two Passengers Travelling on Footboard Fall Off Nagercoil-Coimbatore Express Train During Ugly Fight Over Space, Both Die.
Southern Railway has initiated an investigation into the incident, with a focus on assessing onboard safety measures and the effectiveness of emergency chains. As per a report by the Deccan Herald, the Government Railway Police has registered a case under the section pertaining to accidental falls as authorities work to ascertain the circumstances leading to Kasturi's tragic death. Relatives of the deceased have expressed anguish over the incident, emphasising that timely intervention could have saved Kasturi's life. Madurai Train Fire: 42 Passengers Who Survived Tamil Nadu Train Tragedy Reach Lucknow.
As questions arise regarding the functionality of the emergency chain and the train's braking system, both Southern Railway and the Tamil Nadu government have launched inquiries to determine the cause of the accident. While Southern Railway maintains that the train's brake power was adequate, inquiries will delve deeper into the sequence of events and factors contributing to the tragic outcome. As the investigation unfolds, authorities are committed to ensuring accountability and enhancing safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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