Train and car collide in Janakpur

Mahendranagar (Dhanusha), Aug 10: An accident occurred this morning when a passenger train hit a car that was on its track near Thapa Chowk in Brahmapuri, Janakpurdham Sub-metropolitan City-9.     

The car (Bagmati Province 01-025Cha 1290) was hit by a Nepal Railways train coming from Pipradhi Station in Mahottari to Janakpurdham, The accident took place at 8:30 am in a crossing on the railway line, shared District Police Office Spokesperson Barun Bahadur Singh.     

According to local eyewitnesses, a loud noise was heard when the train hit the car, which was reportedly carrying three people. Luckily, the occupants of the car escaped with minor injuries, while the car suffered significant damage.     

The train service was disrupted for some time after the accident. Further investigation is underway on the matter, shared Police Spokesperson Singh. (RSS)