India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete December 21, 2025 at 02:18 AM

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Seven wild Asian elephants, including calves, were killed early Saturday in the Hojai district of Assam, India, when a high-speed train struck a herd crossing the tracks. Another calf was injured in the incident. The Northeast Frontier Railway reported that the train driver attempted to brake upon seeing the elephants, but the collision caused five carriages to derail. While no passengers or staff were injured, the accident led to train cancellations and diversions in the area. The location was not a designated elephant corridor, although elephants frequently cross railway tracks in Assam, which has a large elephant population. The deceased elephants were examined by veterinarians and subsequently buried.

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