Overhead water tank falls on platform at Bardhaman railway station, 3 dead

At least three people were killed on Wednesday after a large overhead water tank fell on a platform of Bardhaman railway station in West Bengal, an ER official said.

Kolkata:At least three people including a woman were killed and several others injured after a water tank fell on the combined platforms 2 and 3 at Bardhaman station in West Bengal, an ER official said. The injured have been admitted to Burdwan Medical College Hospital.

The accident took place around 12:08 on Wednesday when a large metal water tank fell on waiting passengers on the combined platforms 2 and 3 at Bardhaman station, the ER official said. The train movement through platforms 1, 2 and 3 at the station has been suspended, he added. Railways said it will take time to normalize the train services on the respective platforms. Stating that three railway employees have been suspended, the official said.

According to local and railway sources, a one-and-a-half lakh-litre water tank fell on the platforms when several passengers were waiting at the railway station. On receiving the information about the incident, Railway officials rushed to the spot and started rescue operations.

Two fire engines reached the spot. Bardwan police led by the District Superintendent of Police also rushed to the site where the incident occurred. About 30 people were rescued and admitted to Burdwan Medical College Hospital. The identity of the deceased is yet to be known.