India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks
Summary
A high-speed train in Assam, India, hit and killed seven elephants, including young ones, as they crossed the tracks. The collision happened in an area not marked as a safe crossing for elephants, leading to train disruptions but no human injuries.Key Facts
- Seven elephants, including calves, died when a train hit them in Assam, India.
- The incident occurred in the Hojai district early on a Saturday.
- The train's driver saw the elephants and tried to stop but could not avoid hitting some.
- Five train carriages went off the tracks, but no passengers or staff were hurt.
- The government examined the elephants and buried them afterward.
- Assam has about 6,000 elephants, one of the largest populations in India.
- The collision site was not marked as a safe passage for elephants.
- After the accident, trains were canceled or rerouted in the area.
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