Nagpur train mishap due to obstructions on track

New Delhi, May 31: The May 16 derailment of Nagpur-Chhindwara-Nainpur passenger train between Bhoma and Palari stations of Nagpur Division in South-East Central Railway was caused by ''obstructions on railway track by some unknown persons'', an inquiry has revealed.

The statutory inquiry, conducted by the Commissioner of Railway Safety, said the derailment was caused by some unknown people creating obstructions on railway track.

One person was grievously injured and four others, including the loco driver, had suffered simple injuries as a result of this accident.

UNI