Bhatkal, June 1, 2013 : A holiday tour of two families from Gujarat turned tragic when a two year old child accidentally fell off the window of the moving train and lost life on May 31, Friday morning. The mishap took place when the Kerala bound Viraval Express was passing near the Kadvinkatta dam near Bhatkal.
Two year old Naman who was with his father Kaushal near the emergency window, accidentally fell off and landed on the ground. Kaushal immediately pulled the chain and stopped the train. The child though was rushed to the hospital was declared brought dead.
The families of Kaushal and Chethan hailing from Anand district of Gujarat were on a tour to Trivendrum when the mishap took place.
Bhatkal police have registered a case.
Comments on this Article | |
Sreelatha Nayak, Dubai/ Udupi | Sat, June-1-2013, 6:19 |
What a painful tragedy. We should show much attention to children while traveling. Should very careful when we travel with children. I hope this unfortunate incident will warn every one. | |
Laxmi Shenoy, Mumbai | Sat, June-1-2013, 6:12 |
Indeed, a painful news. An unfortunate incident that took away the happiness of a family. May God give them courage to overcome the loss. | |
S James, Mangalore | Sat, June-1-2013, 6:07 |
May the God give courage to the family to face the unfortunate tragedy. |