Rajdhani Express Derails in Assam After Colliding with Elephant Herd; 7 Elephants Dead

• Rajdhani Express collided with a herd of elephants in Assam's Hojai district early Saturday morning, derailing 5 coaches and the engine.
• Seven elephants died on the spot, and one was seriously injured; no passenger injuries were reported.
• The accident occurred near Changjurai village, possibly due to dense fog, in an area not notified as an elephant corridor.
• Despite the train driver applying emergency brakes, the collision was severe, leading to the derailment.
• Relief operations were launched, helpline numbers issued, and the train later departed with unaffected coaches.

Why It Matters: Tragic train-elephant collision in Assam kills 7 elephants, derails Rajdhani Express coaches.