Tipper lorry falls onto railway track; major accident averted

VADAKARA: A major accident was narrowly avoided after a tipper lorry overturned onto the railway track at Mukkali station between Vadakara and Mahe on Friday morning. No train was passing through the area at the time of the incident, preventing a major accident. The incident occurred around 7.30 am. Following the report of the accident, three trains, including the morning Vande Bharat Express, were stopped at different stations.

The tipper lorry had arrived at the station for construction work related to the platform. Renovation work was underway at the station when the vehicle overturned onto the track. The incident is believed to have occurred after the tipper lorry driver suffered an epileptic seizure. Railway authorities have ordered an inquiry into the incident.