Due to the rash and negligent driving of a private van driver, the van while crossing the Level Crossing Gate No.163 at Puvanur (between Ulundurpet and Vriddhachalam station) today morning at 07:57 hrs., lost control and capsized. The negligent act of Driver resulted in a mishap and minor injuries were reported among the students, and they were provided immediate medical assistance. A criminal case has been registered against the driver by the Railway Protection Force and the Government Railway Police and he is likely to be arrested.
The Level Crossing is manned, interlocked and protected with the signals. At the time of incident, the LC was opened to road traffic in accordance with the Gate working rules and train signals on both the sides were red.
The road surface between the gates is in good condition and rubberized with no undulations. The Gate is provided with speed breakers on both sides with proper warning signage boards. Train services were not affected. As the Level Crossing gate is interlocked, signals to trains can become Green only after the gates are closed. There was no damage to interlocking equipment or railway assets. only a portion of the fencing outside the track area suffered minor damage.
Shri Balak Ram Negi, Divisional Railway Manager, Tiruchchirappalli Division, along with officials, visited the site and took stock of the incident.
Railways appeals to the public, particularly vehicle drivers, to exercise utmost caution while crossing Railway Level Crossing gates. Safety of the public is always the topmost priority of Indian Railways.
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