Train Halted 1 Hour After Hitting Lion In Gujarat, Injures Another On Way Back
NDTV
The incident occurred during heavy rainfall when a passenger train collided with a nine-year-old lion, causing significant injuries.
Two lions were severely injured after being hit by a passenger train in Gujarat, a distressing incident highlighting the dangers faced by wildlife near railway tracks. The incident took place between Hathigadh-Bhesan near Liliya in Amreli district.
The incident occurred during heavy rainfall when a passenger train collided with a nine-year-old lion, causing significant injuries. The train, Mahuva Surat Passenger, stopped for an hour following the collision.
The Forest Department swiftly responded to the scene, already in a state of alert due to frequent wildlife accidents along this stretch. The injured lion, critically wounded by the impact, was transferred to the care of wildlife specialists for treatment.