Patna : A 50-year-old woman died after being hit by a Vande Bharat Express near Bihta railway station in Patna district on Sunday. The woman, identified as Kamalti Devi, was a resident of the Jakkanpur police station area in Patna and had travelled to Jinpura village to visit her daughter.
According to the report, the incident occurred on the up railway track near Bihta station when she came into contact with the train. She died at the spot.
The incident left her family members distressed after they received the news.
GRP Sends Body For Post-Mortem
A team of the Government Railway Police (GRP) from Bihta reached the site after being informed about the incident.
The police took custody of the body and sent it to Danapur Sub-Divisional Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Bihta Rail GRP station house officer Reena Kumari confirmed the incident and said the police were carrying out the necessary legal procedures.
Railway Police Urge People To Follow Safety Rules
Following the incident, the GRP appealed to passengers and members of the public to follow railway safety rules and avoid crossing railway tracks.
Station house officer Reena Kumari advised people to use foot overbridges when moving between platforms instead of crossing the tracks.
The police reiterated that following designated railway crossings and safety instructions is important to prevent accidents near railway stations.
