Mishap averted, bike stuck on track explodes in Abohar

A mishap was averted when a bike of the couple, which got stuck on the track, was dragged by the train for several metres and exploded. According to information, the boom barrier at level crossing on Sitto-Gunno Road was closed...

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Abohar, Updated At : 04:54 AM Nov 22, 2024 IST

Passersby look at the mangled remains of the ill-fated motorcycle in Abohar on Thursday.

A mishap was averted when a bike of the couple, which got stuck on the track, was dragged by the train for several metres and exploded.

According to information, the boom barrier at level crossing on Sitto-Gunno Road was closed to facilitate passing of a train at 1:30 pm.

A young man and a woman on a motorcycle tried to cross the track through an alternative path provided for pedestrians. However, their bike got stuck in the middle.

As train coming from Bathinda dragged the bike for 200 metres, its oil tank exploded. Scared by the blast, the couple fled away from the spot.

The train left the spot after 10 minutes. Those standing nearby informed the Government Railway Police, which is looking to identify owner of the bike.

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