Rail Traffic Disrupted Near Karnal Due to Falling Containers

A goods train on the Delhi-Ambala route experienced an incident near Taraori, Haryana, where eight containers fell off the train, causing rail traffic disruption. No casualties were reported and the cause is under investigation. Efforts are ongoing to clear the track, and some trains have been diverted.


PTI | Chandigarh | Updated: 02-07-2024 12:28 IST | Created: 02-07-2024 12:28 IST
Rail Traffic Disrupted Near Karnal Due to Falling Containers
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Rail traffic was disrupted near Taraori in Haryana's Karnal district on Tuesday morning after eight containers fell off a goods train onto the tracks, officials stated.

According to a Government Railway Police official, the train, which was traveling from Ambala to Delhi, encountered no casualties in the incident.

''Eight containers fell off, and the reasons are currently under investigation by railway authorities. The incident caused damage to several railway electric poles, and efforts are underway to clear the affected tracks,'' the official told PTI. Additionally, some trains have been diverted due to the disturbance.

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