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Health: The death toll from the Qalyub train accident has risen to two, and the condition of the injured has stabilized

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com March 8, 2023

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Written by Walid Abdel Salam

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 10:25 PM

announced Ministry of Health and PopulationIn a preliminary report, the victims of the Qalyub train accident, which occurred this evening, Tuesday, have risen to two deaths, and the health status of the rest of the injured has stabilized, as part of the continuous follow-up of the accident..

And the Ministry of Health had announced earlier that 20 ambulances had been dispatched to the site of the accident, explaining that the initial outcome of the injuries indicated that 16 citizens were injured, including 3 injured who received service at the site of the accident, and 3 injured who left the emergency department in B.Qalyub Specialized HospitalAfter receiving the medical service and improving their health condition, the rest of the injured receive service in the same hospital.

March 8, 2023 0 comments

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Health statement: One person was killed and 16 injured in the Qalyub train accident, and 20 ambulances were dispatched

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com March 7, 2023

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Written by Walid Abdel Salam

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 09:13 PM

announced Ministry of Health and Population20 ambulances were dispatched to the site of the Qalyub train accident, which occurred this evening, Tuesday, at the Qalyub train station..

Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population, stated that the initial outcome of the injuries indicates a death, in addition to the injury of 16 citizens, including 3 patients who received service at the scene of the accident, and 3 patients who left the emergency department at Qalyub Specialist Hospital, after receiving medical service and improving their condition. Health, and the rest of the injured receive service in the same hospital, and most of their injuries are not life-threatening .

The official spokesman said that Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Health and Population, is continuing to provide the necessary medical care for the injured.

March 7, 2023 0 comments

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Greek PM Reveals Deadly Train Vs Train Collision Due to Human Error

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com March 1, 2023

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Athens –

Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis commented on the ‘bullfighting’ collision of a passenger train with a cargo train on Greece. Mitsotakis uncovers the cause accident death that killed dozens of people.

“Everything indicates that the drama was, unfortunately, primarily due to tragic human error,” Mitsotakis said.

Mitsotakis said the train accident was the most horrific of his life in Greece. He ensured that his party would still fully investigate the train accident.

“This is a horrific train accident without precedent in Greece which will be fully investigated,” he said.

Meanwhile, rescue workers who evacuated the victims also opened their voices. According to him, this accident was the most severe in his life.

“I’ve never seen anything like this in my life,” said one rescue worker.

“This is tragic. Five hours later, we found a body,” he continued.

Greek transport minister Kostas Karamanlis decided to submit his resignation. He made this decision several hours after the fatal accident occurred.

“When something so tragic happens, we cannot continue as if nothing happened,” Kostas Karamanlis said in a public statement.

So far, 38 people have died as a result of this incident. Then, 57 people are still being treated in hospital.

Chronology of train crashes in Greece

For information, the accident occurred on Tuesday (28/2) night. The governor of Thessaly region, Konstantinos Agorastos, said initially a passenger train was running from Athens to Thessaloniki.

Then, the train collided with a cargo train traveling outside the city of Larissa, central Greece. The cargo train was running from Thessaloniki towards Larissa. The two trains collided into each other at the front of the ‘bullfight’.

The passenger train was reportedly carrying a total of 350 passengers. About 250 of the passengers have been evacuated and taken to Thessaloniki by buses.

(country/country)

March 1, 2023 0 comments

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A Malayali student died after being hit by a train while crossing the track in Chennai

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com February 28, 2023

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Chennai | A Malayali student died after being hit by a train while crossing the railway track in Chennai. Nikhitha KCB, a native of Kollam Puthur, died.

An accident took place on the track near the old railway gate in Irumbaliyur this morning. Chennai Guruvayur Express was hit while trying to cross the track. Nikita is a student of Tambaram MCC College.

The police informed that the cause of the accident was that he crossed the track while talking on headphones. The body will be received after the relatives arrive from the country.

February 28, 2023 0 comments

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There are a lot of questions about the Sancaka Train Accident with Car Carrier Trucks, this is the explanation from KAI on page all

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com January 26, 2023

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KOMPAS.com – Question upload train accident Sancaka with a car carrying truck in Mojokerto, East Java is busy on social media.

One of the information was uploaded by me on Instagram @jalur5, Thursday (26/1/2023).

“The Sancaka train had an accident with a car carrying truck at an alternative road crossing near the Mojokerto Bypass (plot MR – Tarik) today (26/1) at 20.40. As a result, train trips were disrupted,” write upload description.

As of Thursday night, the upload has been liked by more than 1,450 Instagram users.

Also read: Viral, Video Calls Passengers Fighting Physically After Being Forced to Enter the KRL, KAI Commuter Responds

Information on Rail Traffic Interference January 26, 2023 at 20.40 KA 176 Sancaka route Yogyakarta – Surabaya Gubeng was tampered with by a car transport vehicle at the Mojokerto Bypass crossing, compartment between Mojokerto Station – Pull & impact train travel disrupted pic.twitter.com/vskYWD1YaL

— Friends Train Community (@friends_train) January 26, 2023

Also read: Viral, photos of passengers opening train doors to be able to photograph vintage locomotives, KAI opens voices

So, how did PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) explain the incident?

KAI explanation

KAI Public Relations Manager Daop 8 Surabaya Luqman Arif confirmed that there was an accident on the Sancaka Train with a truck.

He said the Sancaka Train with the Yogyakarta-Surabaya Gubeng route was hit by a truck at KM 51+825 between Mojokerto Station and Tarik Station on Thursday night.

As a result of this incident, the locomotive of the Sancaka Railway was damaged and replaced with a replacement locomotive imported from the Sidotopo Locomotive Depot.

“Until 22.30 WIB, the officers at the location were still trying to free up the track so that trains could pass again,” Luqman told Kompas.com, Thursday.

In addition, as a result of the incident, there were 3 trains whose journeys were interrupted, namely:

Local Economy Train Surabaya City-Kertosono relation
Wijaya Kusuma train Cilacap-Surabaya Gubeng-Ketapang route
Pasundan train, Kiaracondong-Surabaya Gubeng relation.

Also read: Lots of Uploads by Passengers Missing the Train at Yogyakarta Station: Already Had a Ticket, Got Up, but Dropped Again Due to Informed Tickets

KAI’s apology and passenger recovery service

He also apologized.

“On behalf of KAI Management, we apologize to customers who have experienced travel delays as a result of this incident,” he said.

Furthermore, the customers of KA Sancaka will get service recovery according to the applicable provisions.

“Likewise with other affected train customers, the officers will provide service recovery,” he explained.

Affected customers have been informed about the latest conditions of their train journeys through the train conductor.

Also read: Many questions about Scorched Chinese New Year Promo Train Tickets and No Return of Money, Here’s KAI’s Explanation

The current condition of the path can be passed

The latest update is up to 22.50 WIB, the train line can be traversed again by train trips.

The Sancaka train continued its journey back to Surabaya Gubeng Station, which was delayed by 110 minutes.

Meanwhile, the Wijaya Kusuma train, located at Mojokerto Station, was 45 minutes late, and the local train, Tarik Station, was 65 minutes late.

“We are committed to always prioritizing the safety, security and comfort of train travel. For this reason, we ask for the public’s prayers and support so that train travel can return to normal and run smoothly,” concluded Luqman.

Also read: Many Twits about the Request for Used Car Trains to be Converted into Classrooms, This Is What KAI Said

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January 26, 2023 0 comments

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The Sancaka Train Crashed into a Car Transport Truck in Mojokerto

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com January 26, 2023

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Jakarta –

The Sancaka Train (KA) heading for Yogyakarta-Surabaya crashed into a car carrying truck in Mojokerto Regency, East Java. Luckily, there were no fatalities in the accident.

Reported detikJatim, Friday (27/1/2023), this accident occurred at an unbarred crossing in Damarsi Hamlet, Kepuhanyar Village, Mojoanyar, Mojokerto Regency. Damarsi Crossing Guard, Muhammad Anam (40) said the accident occurred at around 20.53 WIB.

“Trucks from the north, Sancaka train from west to east,” Anam told reporters at the location, Thursday (26/1).

This Hino truck with police number B 9638 FEH carries 6 new cars. When crossing at Jalan Damarsi, the truck’s chassis got stuck on the rails. So that the truck cannot be advanced or reversed.

“When the driver wanted to jack up his truck, the train came rushing in,” he said.

This incident resulted in the railway route from Mojokerto to Surabaya being impassable. Because the position of the truck and its cargo is still across the crossing.