Two Elephants Killed After Being Hit By Train In Odisha

In a tragic mishap, two elephants were killed after being hit by a goods train near Tangi Forest Division in Khordha district on Saturday (Dec 25). According to sources, a herd of eight elephants was crossing the railway tracks near the Bhusandapur level crossing last night when a speeding train approached them.

While some of the jumbos had managed to cross the tracks, a few were hit by the train. The video of the mishap was recorded by some locals who were present at the spot capturing movement of these animals. One of the elephant reportedly died at the spot while the other succumbed to injuries in the nearby Bhusandapur forest. The carcasses of the two elephants were recovered by the forest officials.