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Tree falls on train engine, movement affected for two hours

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Press Trust of India Jaunpur
Movement of electric train on Sultanpur-Varanasi section was today disrupted for two hours after a tree fell on a moving train near Muradganj railway crossing, railway officials said.

Due to incessant rains, a neem tree collapsed on the express train from Kota to Patna (13240) while it was passing through Muradganj railway crossing, Station Superintendent of Jaunpur D P Singh said.

The tree fell on the engine of the train injuring its driver, he said adding, the driver's condition is stable.

Singh said Movement of electric train on Sultanpur-Varanasi section was disrupted for two hours that was affected after the incident.

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First Published: Jul 10 2014 | 3:30 PM IST

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