The driver of a diesel tanker died while 50 got injured when it collided with an express train at a manned crossing in Bareilly Wednesday evening. Rajya Rani Express was stranded near Pitambarpur railway station in Bareilly till the time of filing this report. According to a railway official, the crossing was not closed when the accident occurred. A major tragedy could have taken place as the tanker was reportedly filled with diesel at the time of the accident. We are investigating role of the gate man who was responsible for closing the gate and the station master who should have alerted the gate man.”

Source: Hindustan Times October 25, 2017 17:37 UTC