Rail mishap averted near Mathura

Gwalior-bound Gatiman Express on Thursday collided with a motorcycle which was abandoned by its rider on the rail tracks when he saw the approaching train, officials said. The incident took place near Farah between Mathura and Agra railway stations.

The man was trying to cross the rail tracks but he abandoned the motorcycle when he saw the speeding train, the official said. As a result of the impact, the bike was destroyed. "An FIR has been filed against unidentified persons and a departmental probe has also been ordered, said PRO DRM (Agra) Sanchit Tyagi.

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