A tragic incident occurred near the Bhagwanpur overbridge in Muzaffarpur, where two sisters lost their lives after being run over by a train. The bodies of both women were found along the railway tracks. According to initial information, the two women, who were employees at a bank in Muzaffarpur, tragically fell while attempting to disembark from a moving train. The Sadar Police have initiated an investigation and are preparing to send the bodies for post-mortem.
The Incident: A Horrific Train Accident
The accident occurred on Monday morning, around 8 AM, when the two sisters were on their way to catch a train. The sisters were reportedly employees at different banks in the region and lived in Madhupur, near Shanti Nagar. The train they were traveling on was the 13212 Danapur-Jogbani Intercity Express, which had stopped near the L.N. Mishra College due to a signaling issue. It was at this point that the two sisters, who lived close to the Bhagwanpur rail gate, decided to get off the train and proceed towards their destination. However, as they were exiting, the train started moving again. This caused both women to lose their balance, and they fell onto the tracks. Tragically, they were run over by an oncoming Maurya Express.
The Victims: Two Dedicated Bank Employees
The two women, Swati Sah and Kumari Suruchi Sah, were both bank officers. Swati worked at the Canara Bank Gobarsahi branch, while her sister Suruchi was an SME Loan Officer at the State Bank of India’s Gola Road branch. The two sisters were residents of Shanti Nagar in Danapur. They were living in an apartment in Madiyapur, near the Bhagwanpur rail gate. Swati had been married and her husband worked in Delhi with the defense services.
Swati and Suruchi had two more siblings: another sister named Surabhi, who works at a bank in Gaya, and a younger brother named Shubham, who is pursuing engineering studies in Bhopal. Their father, Shankar Sah, is a teacher, and their mother, Savita, is a housewife. Suruchi and Surabhi were twin sisters, and they were extremely close. The family was devastated by the tragic loss.
The Accident’s Sequence of Events
The unfortunate incident unfolded when the two sisters decided to travel to Muzaffarpur. According to their father, Shankar Sah, the sisters had come home for the weekend and decided to leave early on Monday morning to catch the train. They boarded the Danapur-Jogbani Intercity Express from the Digha station, with an online ticket for the S-4 coach.
At around 8 AM, the train stopped near L.N. Mishra College due to a signal failure. Since their apartment was nearby, the sisters decided to disembark and make their way towards home. Unfortunately, as they were exiting the train, it started moving again, causing them to fall onto the tracks. Before they could regain their balance, the Maurya Express, traveling in the opposite direction, struck them. In a desperate attempt to save one another, Suruchi’s head collided with the train’s footboard, leading to both sisters’ tragic deaths at the scene.
The Aftermath: Immediate Response and Chaos
After the tragic accident, there was chaos at the scene. RPF (Railway Protection Force) and GRP (Government Railway Police) along with Sadar Police arrived at the site. The bodies were recovered by the police, and a thorough investigation began immediately. According to local police, SI Sanjay Kumar from Sadar Police station took control of the bodies. The police removed the bodies from the tracks before proceeding to collect personal belongings scattered at the scene.
At the accident site, the sisters’ belongings, including their laptops, mobiles, umbrellas, and some food items they had carried from home, were found. These personal items were later handed over to their family members. A phone call to the sisters’ mobile phones alerted the family, and they were informed about the tragic incident.
Devastating Impact on the Family
Upon hearing the devastating news, the parents of the deceased, especially the father, were deeply affected. Shankar Sah and Savita reportedly fainted upon hearing about their daughters’ tragic death. Their son, Surabhi’s brother, immediately rushed with them to the Sadar Police station, where the authorities helped them get medical assistance. The police also arranged for the post-mortem of the bodies.
This heart-wrenching incident left the family in deep shock and grief. The father, in particular, was struggling to come to terms with the tragic loss of his beloved daughters. The community around them also expressed their condolences, describing the sisters as well-behaved, studious, and hardworking individuals who had always focused on their education and professional life.
The Local Community’s Response
According to local residents, the sisters had a very good reputation in the neighborhood. They were not known to venture out often, and their lives revolved around their work and studies. They were dedicated to their careers and always had a positive influence on those around them. The residents spoke highly of their contributions to the local community and expressed their sorrow over the tragic loss.
The tragic death of these two young women has deeply shaken the local community. Both Swati and Suruchi were known for their professionalism, kindness, and commitment to their families. The community continues to mourn the loss of these two promising individuals, whose lives were cut short by a tragic accident.
Police Investigation and Post-Mortem
The police investigation is currently ongoing, and the authorities are working to gather all the necessary details regarding the incident. The bodies of the deceased sisters were sent for post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death and gather further information. The investigation will help clarify the series of events that led to this tragic train accident.
The incident highlights the dangers faced by passengers attempting to disembark from moving trains. It also raises questions about the safety of passengers around busy railway stations, especially when there are technical issues like signal failures. The local authorities are expected to review safety protocols to prevent similar accidents in the future.
The tragic deaths of Swati Sah and Kumari Suruchi Sah have left their family in deep mourning. The two young women had bright futures ahead of them, but their lives were abruptly cut short in a horrific train accident. The community, along with their family, continues to struggle with the overwhelming grief caused by the loss of two talented and hardworking individuals.
As the investigation progresses, the authorities are working to ensure that safety measures are implemented to avoid such tragic incidents in the future. The family’s pain and the community’s sorrow will undoubtedly be felt for a long time. The tragic accident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of life and the importance of ensuring safety at all levels of transportation.
