08-07-2025
Tamil Nadu Horror: Train Hits School Bus, 2 Killed, Ex-Gratia Announced
Tamil Nadu Train Tragedy: A gatekeeper at the Railway Level Crossing Gate between Cuddalore and Alappakkam has been suspended following a tragic incident on Tuesday. A school bus was hit by a train at the Sembankuppam railway crossing in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, resulting in the deaths of two students. Two other students and the bus driver were injured.
The suspended The gatekeeper of Railway Level Crossing Gate No. 170 (a non-interlocked gate) between Cuddalore and Alappakkam had allegedly opened the railway crossing gate at the insistence of the school bus driver. ANI reported, citing the Southern Railway, that a process has been initiated to remove him from service following procedures.
Ex Gratia, Restoration Work
According to the Southern Railway, an ex gratia of Rs. 5 lakhs each to the kin of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured will be given by the Railways.
The restoration work is underway at Sembankuppam railway crossing after the school bus crossing the tracks was hit by a train.
Further details are awaited.
(with ANI inputs)
