Seven elephants killed in India train accident

Summary

Seven elephants were killed and one injured after a Delhi-bound train collided with a herd in Assam's Hojai district, causing derailment of the locomotive and five coaches without human injuries.

Key Points
  • Seven elephants were killed and one injured in a train collision in Assam, India.
  • The accident occurred in Hojai district, which is not an official elephant corridor.
  • The train was Delhi-bound and the collision caused derailment of the locomotive and five coaches.
  • No human injuries were reported, and trains are being diverted while restoration is underway.
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