Vande Bharat Express News: A major train accident was averted in Hazaribagh, JharkhandThe Ranchi-Patna Vande Bharat Express collided with a tractor loaded with timber between Charhi-Base station.
Published: August 29, 2026, 11:42 AM IST
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41 minutes of chaos: Screams, panic on Ranchi-Patna Vande Bharat Express after massive collision with tractor (File)
Hazaribagh: A major train accident was narrowly averted in HazaribaghThe Vande Bharat Express, traveling from Ranchi to Patna, collided head-on between Charhi and Base railway stations late last nightA tractor-trolley loaded with wood suddenly appeared on the tracksIt is a matter of relief that no one was killed or injured in the incident.
Train halted for 41 minutes
The impact of the accident was so severe that the train suffered minor damageThe train driver, acting swiftly, stopped the train immediatelyFollowing this, the Vande Bharat Express remained stopped at the accident site for approximately 41 minutesSenior railway officials and local police were immediately informed of the incident.
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After the train stopped, a technical team arrived at the scene and inspected the trainAfter meeting safety standards and clearing the route, the train departed for PatnaThis late-night accident caused some panic among the passengers on boardHowever, everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they learned that no one was injured.
Serious questions about security arrangements
This incident has raised serious questions about the security arrangements of the railway trackHow a tractor-trolley loaded with wood reached the tracks on such an important and sensitive route is a matter of concernThe railway administration is taking a very strict view of this security lapseGiven the seriousness of the matter, an investigation has been orderedPolice and railway officials are jointly investigating who the driver of the tractor-trolley was and what he was doing so close to the railway track so late at nightCurrently, the track has been completely secured and train operations are normal.
