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Tragedy Strikes: Four Students Killed by Train in Andhra Pradesh
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News18•23-09-2026, 18:00
Tragedy Strikes: Four Students Killed by Train in Andhra Pradesh
- •Four students died and one was injured after being hit by a train while crossing railway tracks at Tekkali in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh.
- •The accident occurred around 1 pm at Ravivalasa area; the students were all under 20 years old and from nearby villages.
- •Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed sorrow and offered condolences to the bereaved families, instructing officials to provide aid.
- •Officials informed the CM that the students did not notice the approaching train.
- •According to the sole surviving student, Solomon Raj, they were attending to nature's calls when the incident happened.
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Four students were killed and another was injured after being hit by a train while crossing the railway track at Tekkali in Srikakulam district. The accident occurred around 1 pm at the Ravivalasa area.
According to the surviving student, Solomon Raj, the students did not notice the approaching train because they were attending calls of nature when the accident took place.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident, conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families, and instructed officials to extend financial aid and support to the affected families.
