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Four elephants run over by train engine
March 31, 2003 09:49 IST
Four elephants were crushed to death when a speeding train engine rammed into a herd of 12 elephants crossing a railway track in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu early on Monday morning.
The diesel engine, which was on its way to Dharmapuri from Salem, derailed following the collision, but the driver escaped unhurt, District Superintendent of Police K Periyaiah said.
The mishap occurred at Katteri, 80 km from Dharmapuri, on the Bangalore-Salem section of the Southern Railway.
A baby elephant was among the four which died on the spot. The rest of the herd encircled the derailed engine and began hitting it with their trunks, police said.
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Sub: When Development comes in the way of Nature
It is sad to hear about the tragic death of these four elephants. Elephants keep migrating from place to place in search of food and ...
Posted by George
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Sub: SOS
It is indeed very sad and disheartening to read about this act of irresponsibility. May the souls of the elephants rest in peace.
Posted by Shefali
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Sub: RE:What a pity
I am not sure if you realize it or not but a train runs on its own tracks. Unlike an automobile on the road, it ...
Posted by Sasi
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Sub: god save poor creatures
it's really pathetic to hear the sad ending of the elephants.their's nothing left as the damage is already done by the loss of the lovely ...
Posted by ashok
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Sub: http://www.rediff.com/news/2003/mar/31tusk.htm -
How can we blame the poor Engine driver! The news item reports that the Engine was speeding. Even if the driver would have spotted the ...
Posted by Shivanand Mudbidri
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