Man Dies After Upper Berth Falls On Him In Train; Here’s What The Railway Has To Say

Indian Railways has once again captured headlines, but this time for a tragic incident that has shocked everyone. A passenger aboard a train met with an untimely demise when a berth unexpectedly fell on him during the journey. Soon after this incident went viral, the Indian railways responded to the matter.

In a shocking incident, a train berth fell on a 60-year-old man, leading to his death

A 60-year-old man from Kerala tragically lost his life due to an accident involving an upper berth seat on a train journey. Ali Khan CK was traveling with a friend on the Ernakulam-Hazrat Nizamuddin Millennium Superfast Express when the incident occurred. As the train passed through Warangal district in Telangana on June 16, the improperly secured upper berth seat fell, causing severe neck injuries to Mr. Khan.

Immediately after the accident, he was rushed to a hospital in Ramagundam and later transferred to Hyderabad for further treatment. Despite efforts to save him, Ali Khan CK succumbed to his injuries on June 24. The Government Railway Police (GRP) has registered a case in response to this tragic incident, highlighting concerns over safety measures and protocols within the Indian Railways.

The incident has sparked widespread concern and calls for improved safety measures on trains, particularly regarding the securement of berths during travel.

Railways Ministry clarifies the details of the tragic berth incident

The Ministry of Railways has issued a clarification regarding the unfortunate incident involving the death of a passenger due to an upper berth seat falling in a train coach. According to the official spokesperson, the incident occurred on the S6 coach of the Ernakulam-Hazrat Nizamuddin Millennium Superfast Express. The passenger, Ali Khan CK, was occupying seat number 57, which was a lower berth.

The spokesperson explained that the upper berth seat fell due to improper chaining by another passenger. This led to severe neck injuries for Mr. Khan, who was initially treated at a hospital in Ramagundam and later transferred to Hyderabad, where he sadly passed away on June 24.

In response to speculation about the condition of the berth seat, the Railways Ministry clarified that the seat itself was not damaged or faulty. It was inspected and found to be in satisfactory condition during a check conducted at Nizamuddin station.

Here have a look at their response posted on the microblogging platform, X

Clarification on news by onmanorama regarding train number 12645. https://t.co/ODyAmNDjLa pic.twitter.com/40CoC13vp8

— Spokesperson Railways (@SpokespersonIR) June 26, 2024

The Ministry’s response showcases that the incident was a result of improper securing of the berth by another passenger, rather than a structural or maintenance issue with the seat itself. However, no statement has been passed on the other passenger, if there was any action taken against him or her, and if they were also injured or not.

Congress did not leave this chance and attacked the central government and railway ministry for their incompetency

A post on X by @INCKerala claims that the berth crashed on a passenger of Train 12645 Ernakulam to H. Nizamuddin#PIBFactCheck

✔️The concerned passenger was traveling on lower berth of S/6 coach. Due to improper chaining of seat of upper berth by passenger, the seat fell down. pic.twitter.com/abv17wBq3V

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) June 26, 2024

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