Assam Train Accident: 8 Elephants Killed as Rajdhani Express Derails in Fog

• Eight elephants died in a train accident in Assam's Hojai district.
• The fast-moving Rajdhani Express collided with the elephants in dense fog.
• The train's engine and five coaches derailed following the collision.
• All eight elephants died on the spot, leading to diversion of some train routes.
• Frequent elephant deaths in train accidents in Assam are a growing concern.

Why It Matters: Eight elephants died in an Assam train accident, highlighting frequent wildlife-train conflicts.