High-Speed Express Train Hits Elephant Herd During Early Morning Track Crossing

A serious accident happened in Hojai district, Assam, in northeast India early on 20 December. A high-speed passenger train travelling towards Delhi hit a herd of wild Asian elephants that were crossing the railway tracks. Local officials confirmed that seven elephants were killed, including young calves. Another calf was badly injured but survived. The accident … Continue reading High-Speed Express Train Hits Elephant Herd During Early Morning Track Crossing