Vande Bharat Express collides with tractor-trolley in Hazaribagh

The Ranchi-Patna Vande Bharat Express narrowly avoided a major disaster in the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand after colliding with a tractor-trolley loaded with wood. The incident occurred between the Charhi and Base railway stations.

The collision caused damage to the front section of the train's engine and triggered temporary panic among passengers. However, no injuries or fatalities were reported. Following the impact, the train was halted for approximately 41 minutes while technical teams inspected the site and cleared the wreckage from the tracks.

Railway officials and local police have launched an investigation to determine how the tractor-trolley reached the tracks. The incident has raised concerns regarding security protocols and safety measures along this high-profile rail route.