Hyderabad: A tragic China rail accident in Yunnan claimed the lives of 11 workers on Thursday morning. Two more workers were injured. Officials said the accident occurred inside Luoyang Town Railway Station in Kunming city. A test train conducting seismic signal checks struck a group of workers on the track.
Reports said the workers were inside a curved section of the station. The test train entered the curve during the procedure. It then collided with the workers who were on the track. The impact caused multiple fatalities. Emergency teams reached the site soon after the crash.
China Central Television confirmed the details. It said the train was testing equipment designed to detect seismic activity. It added that the curve limited visibility. Workers had entered the section for construction-related duties. The collision took place moments later.
Investigators review conditions surrounding the China rail accident
The China rail accident prompted a large rescue effort. Railway authorities and emergency responders moved the injured to medical care. They also secured the site for investigation. Officials said all rescue measures were completed in an organised manner.
Authorities restored normal transport services at the station. They said the exact cause of the accident is under examination. Investigators will analyse operational procedures. They will also review communication between work teams and train operators. Officials said responsible individuals will face action under relevant laws.
