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Maharashtra: 3 of Palghar family killed, one injured as speeding train runs them over
Three members of a family from Nalasopara in Maharashtra's Palghar district were killed and a 15-year-old girl severely injured while trying to cross the railway tracks on Saturday morning.
Mustafa Shaikh
Mumbai,UPDATED: Dec 19, 2020 18:21 IST
The family was mowed down by a goods train which was going towards Mumbai.
By Mustafa Shaikh: Three members of a family from Nalasopara in Maharashtra's Palghar district were killed and a 15-year-old girl severely injured while trying to cross the railway tracks on Saturday morning.
The incident took place at 6.27 am on Saturday. The family was mowed down by a goods train which was going towards Mumbai.
The three deceased were identified as Nanda Jangam (55), her daughter Parmila (37) and son Somnath. Nanda's 15-year-old granddaughter survived the incident with head injuries and is being treated at a local hospital.
Nanda's husband Popat said, "My family left our house in the morning at 5:30 am. They said they were going out for a holiday. My son gave me Rs 1,000 for my expenses till the time they come back. Later I came to know of the horrific incident."
The family ran a masala grinding shop from their home. Since the income from grinding had stopped, the family was facing financial difficulties.
An official from Western Railways said that they are investigating the incident from all angles. Prima facie it looks like they suddenly came in front of the train, according to officials.
"We will be in a state to comment better after a detailed inquiry," said the official.
Eyewitnesses on the spot said that the deceased were crushed under the moving train. People around the spot rushed to help the family and informed local authorities.
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