A passenger train traveling from Dalli Rajhara to Bhanupratappur, Antagarh, Durg, and Raipur in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, collided with a banyan tree that had fallen on the tracks. The accident resulted in minor injuries to the train's pilot, Pawan Kumar Tandon, who was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment....
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Most of the train's coaches were empty, ensuring the safety of the few passengers onboard. The train's engine sustained significant damage, with both wheels derailing and becoming stuck on the tracks. It took approximately 4 hours to restore the engine to the tracks and clear the debris, including removing the fallen tree. The train departed from Mulle towards Antagarh around 11 am, while the service from Antagarh to Raipur was cancelled for the day. The incident occurred near the BSF camp in Mulle, Kanker. The station master notified the police about the accident at 5:15 am. While the train's engine was damaged, there were no casualties. The incident highlights the recent expansion of railway services in the region, extending the Dallirajhara-Kevti-Raipur DEMU passenger special train to Antagarh station, improving travel connectivity for people in the area.