Rajdhani Collision Kills 8 Elephants in Assam; Trains Cancelled, Diverted

• Eight elephants died after colliding with the Down Rajdhani Express in Nagaon, Assam.
• The accident caused 5 coaches, including the engine, to derail, disrupting Northeast Frontier railway services.
• Despite prior warning from the forest department about elephants 10 km away, the collision occurred in dense fog.
• The driver applied emergency brakes, but couldn't prevent the accident; LHB coaches minimized passenger injuries.
• Multiple trains, including Jan Shatabdi and Vistadome Express, are cancelled, short-terminated, or diverted.

Why It Matters: Eight elephants died in an Assam train collision, leading to widespread railway disruptions and diversions.