Two goods trains collide head-on in Uttar Pradesh, no injuries reported

A major train accident occurred in Uttar Pradesh early this morning when two goods trains collided head-on on the same track near Fatehpur district. The incident, which took place at 4:30 am between Shujatpur and Rusalabad railway stations, has raised serious concerns about railway safety and signal violations.

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According to initial reports, a stationary goods train was waiting for clearance when another goods train, allegedly ignoring a red signal, crashed into it. The impact caused one of the train engines to derail. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported among the railway staff.

Local police and railway officials swiftly responded to the scene, launching rescue and clearance operations. Senior railway authorities inspected the site and have begun an investigation into the cause of the collision. Early suspicions point to the loco pilot of the moving train disregarding the signal, leading to the crash.

The accident has severely disrupted train services in the region, with several scheduled trains affected. Efforts are underway to restore normal operations as quickly as possible.

Meanwhile, footage of the collision has gone viral on social media, sparking concerns over railway safety protocols. Authorities are expected to take strict action if negligence is confirmed.

Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the accident and prevent similar incidents in the future.