Madhya Pradesh: Truck rams into Trivandrum-Delhi Rajdhani Express, two coaches derail; See pics

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At least two coaches of a Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express derailed on Thursday after it was hit by a speeding truck near Thandla in Madhya Pradesh. No passenger has been injured. The incident took place at around 6:44 AM when the truck broke the gates of a manned level crossing and hit the B7 and B8 coaches of the Hazrat Nizamuddin-Trivandrum Rajdhani Express. Restoration work is on to start the lines at the site as soon as possible.

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The truck rammed into a manned level crossing between Godhra and Ratlam, and hit Trivandrum Rajdhani train. (ANI)

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The truck has also damaged, and the driver died soon after the accident. (ANI)

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The crossing was closed for road traffic at the time of incident. (ANI)

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All the passengers of affected coaches have been shifted to the other coaches and 12431 Rajdhani Express has been moved ahead from the accident site leaving the affected coaches. (ANI)