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One dead after train arrives at wrong platform in UP's Harauni railway station; angry mob threatens to set track on fire

Hundreds of protesters blocked the rail traffic during rush hour, affecting traffic on the Kanpur-Lucknow rail division.

India TV News Desk Reported by: India TV News Desk New Delhi Updated on: April 23, 2018 10:03 IST
One dead after train arrives at wrong platform in UP's

One dead after train arrives at wrong platform in UP's Harauni railway station; angry mob threatens to set track on fire

A major ruckus broke out at the Uttar Pradesh's Harauni railway station near Unnao after a one person was killed and two others injured in a stampede on Monday morning. 

According to initial information, the stampede was caused by misinformation about the arrival of 64206 Kanpur-Lucknow Memu passenger. The train arrived at platform number 4 while the passengers were waiting at platform number 3. As the train entered the wrong platform, the rush to catch the train caused a stampede, crushing one person two death. 

The incident enraged the passengers who ransacked the station and a train while threatening to set the tracks on fire. Hundreds of protesters blocked the rail traffic during rush hour, affecting traffic on the Kanpur-Lucknow rail division. 

Several trains, including Tata Chhapra Express and Raebareli passenger, were waiting for the line to clear at different stations for over one hour. 

India Tv - Hundreds of protesters blocked the rail traffic during rush hour, affecting traffic on the Kanpur-Lucknow rail division. 

Hundreds of protesters blocked the rail traffic during rush hour, affecting traffic on the Kanpur-Lucknow rail division. 

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