15 killed as train rams into jeep

March 20, 2012

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Hathras, March 20: people were killed and two others seriously injured when the Mathura-Kasganj Express rammed into a jeep at an unmanned railway crossing here this morning.


The accident took place at the unmanned railway crossing near Madu Railway Station at 7:19 a.m. in the district.


The jeep was carrying 17 passengers, Superintendent of Police Chandra Prakash said.


While 15 people were killed on the spot, two of the injured have been admitted to a hospital, he said.


Railway sources in Delhi said the mishap took place when the jeep tried to cross the track even as the train was approaching.

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