Berhampur: Two persons had a close shave and escaped with injuries after being hit by Yesvantpur-Howarh Superfast Express at Berhampur railway railway station in Odisha’s Ganjam district on Monday.
The critically injured has been identified as Chitrasen Nayak, a native of Chancheli under Raikia police limits in Kandhamal district. He was admitted to hospital after preliminary treatment at the railway station. The identity of the other is yet to be ascertained.
According to sources, the two moved close to the track while loitering on platform no 1 and were hit by the train. They were reportedly in an inebriated state. Following the mishap, the train was delayed by 20 minutes.
Officials of GRP and RPF have started an investigation.
