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Man Killed by Vande Bharat at Bihar Station After Stepping to Spit

Investigators say the case highlights the danger from fast through-trains at smaller stations.

Overview

  • The victim, struck at Barh station on Tuesday around 9 a.m., was hit by the PatnaHowrah Vande Bharat as it passed platform 2.
  • RPF and GRP took him to Barh Sadar Hospital, where he died during treatment.
  • GRP registered an unnatural death case, sent the body for postmortem, and has yet to confirm his identity.
  • Video from the platform is circulating online, and eyewitnesses said the loco pilot sounded repeated horns before the impact.
  • Rail officials issued safety advice urging people to stay well behind the yellow line, noting Vande Bharat trains often pass non-halt stations at speed with little time to react.