THRISSUR: A tree fell on top of a running train. The tree fell on top of the Jamnagar-Tirunelveli Express at Cheruthuruthy. The accident occurred at 10 am Sunday morning. The train was then stopped for several hours. Transportation was resumed after the authorities reached the spot and cut the tree.

The timely intervention of the loco pilot averted a major accident. Seeing the tree falling, the loco pilot reduced the speed of the train. No one was injured in the accident. The branches of the tree fell on top of the train. This also averted a major accident.